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HALE ELEMENTARY

5330 13TH AVE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417Minneapolis Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–02Non-Charter
316
Students
Total enrolled
$26,112
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 82% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 316 students in grades KG–02 in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota.
82% above average funding
District spends $26,112 per pupil, 82% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

HALE ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, serving grades KG–02 with 316 students. The district invests $26,112 per student — 82% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at HALE ELEMENTARY

316
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution176 male · 140 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 47 students
Student Composition
77%
10%
Asian2%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black4%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 272124000970

Academic Outcomes at HALE ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 68th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55417

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,112Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,112
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,489
Student Support$4,961
Administration$3,133
Operations$3,917
Other$2,611
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,112 spent per student, an estimated $11,568 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
31%
State government
50.3%
Local (property tax)
31.2%
Federal programs
18.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,112/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • 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
SULLIVAN ELEMENTARYElla Baker ElementarySeward ElementaryGreen Central Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Justice Page MiddleAndersen MiddleAnthony MiddleSANFORD MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
Washburn HighSouthwest HighSouth HighRoosevelt High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 02
Location—
CountyHennepin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMinneapolis Public School District →
Phone: (612)668-3760
NCES ID: 272124000970
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MINNEAPOLIS 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.

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High
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High
South High
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High
Roosevelt High
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Mid
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High
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Mid
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High
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District School Rankings
Location
5330 13TH AVE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417
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.