Minnewaska Area Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glenwood, Minnesota 56334 · Minnewaska School District
#89 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#3345 of 50,301 nationally
About Minnewaska Area Elementary
Minnewaska Area Elementary is a public elementary located in Glenwood, in the Minnewaska School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades K–3. In 2025 it enrolled 317 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 89th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 317.
There are 4 schools in Glenwood; Minnewaska Area Elementary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Minnewaska Area Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Minnewaska Area Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Minnewaska Secondary
Glenwood · Public high · Grades 7–12
424 students · 6.0 km away
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 4–6
295 students · 6.0 km away
Minnewaska Area Junior High
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
212 students · 6.0 km away
Glacial Hills Elementary
Starbuck · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
97 students · 13 km away
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Lakeview Elementary
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Eastern Heights Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Minnewaska Area Elementary a good school?
Minnewaska Area Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #89 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Minnewaska Area Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Minnewaska Area Elementary ranks #89 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #3345 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Elementary?
Minnewaska Area Elementary had 317 students in 2025.
Is Minnewaska Area Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Minnewaska Area Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Minnewaska Area Elementary?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Minnewaska Area Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.