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Poplar Bridge Elementary School

8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poplar Bridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Poplar Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Poplar Bridge Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Poplar Bridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Bridge Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#533 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Poplar Bridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Poplar Bridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Poplar Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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
What is Poplar Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
Poplar Bridge Elementary School is ranked #533 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Poplar Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
Poplar Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Normandale Hills Elementary School, Olson Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Poplar Bridge Elementary School?
475 students attend Poplar Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Poplar Bridge Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Bridge Elementary School?
Poplar Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poplar Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Poplar Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Poplar Bridge Elementary School part of?
Poplar Bridge Elementary School is part of Bloomington Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Poplar Bridge Elementary School located?
Poplar Bridge Elementary School is located in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in West Bloomington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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