Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L.h. Tanglen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.h. Tanglen Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
28%
12%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hopkins Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.h. Tanglen Elementary School's ranking?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School is ranked #990 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are L.h. Tanglen Elementary School often compared to?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School, Lyndale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend L.h. Tanglen Elementary School?
521 students attend L.h. Tanglen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of L.h. Tanglen Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L.h. Tanglen Elementary School?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does L.h. Tanglen Elementary School offer ?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L.h. Tanglen Elementary School part of?
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School is part of Hopkins Public School District.
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