How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ella Baker Elementary | Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 512 | 491 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.4% | 79.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ella Baker Elementary | Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,839 | $21,839 |
| District | Minneapolis Public School District | Minneapolis Public School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ella Baker Elementary | Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| African American | 33.6% | 29.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.0% | 44.4% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 9.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ella Baker Elementary | Whittier Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 694:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.1% | 53.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.