Waite Park Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 · Minneapolis Public School District
#261 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#7485 of 50,301 nationally
About Waite Park Elementary
Waite Park Elementary is a public elementary located in Minneapolis, in the Minneapolis Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 266 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 261st of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 266.
There are 111 schools in Minneapolis; Waite Park Elementary ranks 10th of 104 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
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 Waite Park Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waite Park Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northeast Middle
Minneapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 935 m away
Bultum Academy
Columbia Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students · 1.4 km away
St. Anthony Village Senior High
Saint Anthony · Public high · Grades 9–12
752 students · 1.6 km away
St. Anthony Middle
Saint Anthony · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students · 1.6 km away
Wilshire Park Elementary
Saint Anthony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students · 2.1 km away
Pillsbury Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 2.1 km away
Edison High
Minneapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students · 2.6 km away
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Columbia Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–1
218 students · 2.7 km away
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary
Columbia Heights · Charter elementary · Grades 2–4
227 students · 2.7 km away
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
Columbia Heights · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
291 students · 2.7 km away
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Longfellow Elementary School
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265 students
Waterville Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waite Park Elementary a good school?
Waite Park Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #261 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 Waite Park Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Waite Park Elementary ranks #261 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #7485 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waite Park Elementary?
Waite Park Elementary had 266 students in 2025.
Is Waite Park Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Waite Park Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waite Park Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waite Park Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.