Dowling Elementary School

Dowling Elementary School serves children in grades k through 5.

Dowling Elementary School has a mini library outside the main entrance.

Dowling Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.

Dowling Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3900 W River Pky, Minneapolis, MN

Howe Neighborhood

Minneapolis Public School District

264 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lloyd Winfield

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
67%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

White

55.6%

Black

22.6%

Two or more races

8.1%

Hispanic

7.7%

Native American

4.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

12/15/2014

This school is not what it seems. Beware of any school where the tours are like a drive-thru McDonalds. You don't get to really dwell and see the quality of instruction. Teachers very old school at the front of the room. Not progressive by any stretch. The environmental is trivial or almost non-exis...

5.0 parent

9/22/2011

I have had two children attend Dowling and our experience there has been nothing buy positive. Their environmental focus has strengthened over the past 3 years to include a composting/recycling program, environmental education classes for all grades, a working greenhouse, outdoor classroom and frequ...

5.0 parent

4/17/2009

3.0 parent

9/16/2007

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Minnesota Hennepin County Minneapolis 55406 Howe

Dowling Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Minneapolis, MN and is served by the Minneapolis Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Dowling Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $388,427. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt Senior High School, South Senior High School, Center School, and more. Learn more about what Minneapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dowling Elementary School.

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