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MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY

5430 GLENWOOD AVE, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
854
Students
Total enrolled
$20,154
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 40% vs nat'l
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 854 students in grades PK–06 in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota.
40% above average funding
District spends $20,154 per pupil, 40% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY is a large elementary in GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, serving grades PK–06 with 854 students. The district invests $20,154 per student — 40% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY

854
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution460 male · 394 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 191 students
Student Composition
70%
12%
10%
Asian4%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black12%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 271426001884

Academic Outcomes at MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55422

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,154Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,154
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,868
Student Support$3,829
Administration$2,418
Operations$3,023
Other$2,015
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,154 spent per student, an estimated $8,928 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
45%
State government
46.2%
Local (property tax)
45.3%
Federal programs
8.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,154/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
L.H. TANGLEN ELEMENTARYALICE SMITH ELEMENTARYEISENHOWER ELEMENTARYGLEN LAKE ELEMENTARY
+3 more
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Middle
HOPKINS NORTH JUNIOR HIGHHOPKINS WEST JUNIOR HIGH
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High School
HOPKINS SENIOR HIGHVirtualEDU SecondaryTRANSITION PLUS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyHennepin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (952)988-5100
NCES ID: 271426001884
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GOLDEN VALLEY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
HOPKINS SENIOR HIGH
1,491 students · 10–12
● 57 opp40% FRL
Mid
HOPKINS NORTH JUNIOR HIGH
888 students · 07–09
● 57 opp40% FRL
Mid
HOPKINS WEST JUNIOR HIGH
592 students · 06–09
● 57 opp47% FRL
Elem
L.H. TANGLEN ELEMENTARY
559 students · PK–06
● 57 opp50% FRL
Elem
ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY
515 students · PK–06
● 48 opp63% FRL
Elem
EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY
462 students · PK–06
● 57 opp65% FRL
Elem
GLEN LAKE ELEMENTARY
455 students · PK–06
● 58 opp26% FRL
Elem
GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY
413 students · PK–06
● 58 opp65% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5430 GLENWOOD AVE, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.