River West Ecse Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2620 Russell Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
River West Ecse Elementary School serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
35%
12%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend River West Ecse Elementary School?
218 students attend River West Ecse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of River West Ecse Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River West Ecse Elementary School?
River West Ecse Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does River West Ecse Elementary School offer ?
River West Ecse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is River West Ecse Elementary School part of?
River West Ecse Elementary School is part of Minneapolis School District.

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