Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dowling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Dowling Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dowling Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dowling Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Dowling Elementary School often compared to?
Dowling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Dowling Elementary School?
315 students attend Dowling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dowling Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowling Elementary School?
Dowling Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dowling Elementary School offer ?
Dowling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dowling Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
