Francis A. Higgins Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
28%
12%
Black
23%
12%
White
36%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Francis A. Higgins Elementary School?
289 students attend Francis A. Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Francis A. Higgins Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis A. Higgins Elementary School?
Francis A. Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Francis A. Higgins Elementary School offer ?
Francis A. Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Francis A. Higgins Elementary School part of?
Francis A. Higgins Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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