Glendale Elementary

Summary:

Glendale Elementary is a public elementary school in Savage, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district, which is ranked 87 out of 463 districts in the state.

Glendale Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Minnesota elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages in MCA-III assessments for Math, Reading, and Science. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 67.83% in Math, 67.57% in Reading, and 65.31% in Science, compared to state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%, respectively. Glendale Elementary also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, with rankings in the top 20-25% of Minnesota elementary schools, and some subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs, ranking in the top 10%.

Glendale Elementary's strong performance is further highlighted by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15:1 to 17.2:1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Shakopee Public School District, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools, and other schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district. This suggests that Glendale Elementary is a high-performing school within its broader regional context, consistently delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6601 Connelly Pkwy
       Savage, MN  55378-5602


(952) 226-0200

District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,000 Help


Students who attend Glendale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
High:    Prior Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
African American:
13.5%
Asian:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glendale Elementary ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), African American (13.5%), Asian (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary is 15.2, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glendale Elementary is $11,000. 3 elementary schools in the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glendale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Elementary 102nd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Glendale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools 87th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glendale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.45 294th 674 56.4%
2004 67.26 217th 676 67.9%
2005 77.49 94th 685 86.3%
2006 72.16 177th 756 76.6%
2007 65.51 263rd 777 66.2%
2008 74.67 145th 781 81.4%
2010 69.38 246th 803 69.4%
2011 76.37 136th 814 83.3%
2012 81.96 68th 820 91.7%
2013 87.71 31st 824 96.2%
2014 90.38 10th 826 98.8%
2015 83.40 74th 840 91.2%
2016 84.99 52nd 848 93.9%
2017 80.88 103rd 853 87.9%
2018 85.17 63rd 847 92.6%
2019 73.65 210th 870 75.9%
2021 81.77 111th 869 87.2%
2022 82.79 111th 858 87.1%
2023 83.18 109th 845 87.1%
2024 83.87 102nd 881 88.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.23 12th 45 73.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.87 42nd 256 83.6%
2023 91.43 10th 276 96.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.77 143rd 515 72.2%
2021 64.93 112th 417 73.1%
2022 74.93 86th 500 82.8%
2023 84.71 45th 524 91.4%
2024 88.59 27th 572 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.25 67th 728 90.8%
2019 75.32 125th 740 83.1%
2021 70.94 151st 683 77.9%
2022 60.72 240th 663 63.8%
2023 68.42 209th 774 73.0%
2024 70.74 196th 793 75.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.62 44th 774 94.3%
2019 74.27 181st 787 77.0%
2021 77.75 126th 783 83.9%
2022 79.60 116th 799 85.5%
2023 82.17 98th 787 87.5%
2024 85.25 77th 809 90.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.46 106th 779 86.4%
2019 69.55 236th 798 70.4%
2021 81.74 97th 784 87.6%
2022 81.92 101st 808 87.5%
2023 80.34 125th 799 84.4%
2024 78.44 145th 826 82.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.90 53rd 128 58.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.98 6th 283 97.9%
2022 77.29 48th 282 83.0%
2023 75.42 52nd 279 81.4%
2024 61.82 103rd 310 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Glendale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.04 72nd 712 89.9%
2019 59.88 280th 722 61.2%
2021 78.28 99th 710 86.1%
2022 84.34 59th 725 91.9%
2023 87.13 41st 712 94.2%
2024 79.61 105th 730 85.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Glendale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 484 1 17 1 4 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 559 1 20 1 4 n/a n/a 0 585
2000 699 2 25 1 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 613 10 37 5 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2002 621 20 44 9 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 621 20 44 9 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 560 14 76 10 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 611 15 69 15 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2006 631 13 91 19 2 n/a n/a 0 756
2007 530 14 76 18 2 n/a n/a 0 640
2008 526 21 74 20 6 n/a n/a 0 647
2009 509 23 77 18 4 n/a n/a 0 631
2010 488 28 65 32 3 n/a n/a 0 616
2011 475 19 64 30 2 2 0 0 592
2012 476 23 60 27 4 2 5 0 597
2013 451 21 53 27 2 1 11 0 566
2014 454 21 40 26 0 1 20 0 562
2015 466 23 39 27 0 1 23 0 579
2016 480 20 43 30 0 1 25 0 599
2017 457 19 37 31 0 0 37 0 581
2018 457 27 36 30 1 0 38 0 589
2019 479 64 40 35 0 0 51 0 669
2020 445 58 48 39 0 0 59 0 649
2021 381 65 36 27 0 0 56 0 565
2022 356 76 41 27 0 0 54 0 554
2023 342 67 46 34 0 1 56 0 546
2024 330 72 47 39 0 1 45 0 534

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glendale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 507 n/a 0.0 2.4
1999 585 30.5 19.2 1.2
2000 728 36.5 19.9 5.4
2001 667 37.8 17.6 0
2002 694 37.2 18.7 7.5
2003 694 37.2 18.7 7.5
2004 661 35.6 18.6 6.5
2005 711 36.7 19.4 4.5
2006 756 37.5 20.2 4.5
2007 640 35.0 18.3 5.8
2008 647 33.6 19.3 4.8
2009 631 33.4 18.9 6.8
2010 616 33.4 18.4 10.1
2011 592 31.5 18.7 8.4
2012 597 30.5 19.5 15.1
2013 566 29.5 19.1 15.4
2014 562 30.5 18.4 14.8
2015 579 33.0 17.5 14.2
2016 599 32.0 18.7 12.9
2017 581 33.8 17.1 11.9
2018 589 33.8 17.3 12.1
2019 669 38.3 17.4 16.9
2020 649 35.8 18.0 17.1
2021 565 32.7 17.2 12.4
2022 554 33.3 16.6 15.5
2023 546 36.2 15.0 27.8
2024 534 34.9 15.2 27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Glendale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 507 n/a 0.0 2.4
1999 585 30.5 19.2 1.2
2000 728 36.5 19.9 5.4
2001 667 37.8 17.6 0
2002 694 37.2 18.7 7.5
2003 694 37.2 18.7 7.5
2004 661 35.6 18.6 6.5
2005 711 36.7 19.4 4.5
2006 756 37.5 20.2 4.5
2007 640 35.0 18.3 5.8
2008 647 33.6 19.3 4.8
2009 631 33.4 18.9 6.8
2010 616 33.4 18.4 10.1
2011 592 31.5 18.7 8.4
2012 597 30.5 19.5 15.1
2013 566 29.5 19.1 15.4
2014 562 30.5 18.4 14.8
2015 579 33.0 17.5 14.2
2016 599 32.0 18.7 12.9
2017 581 33.8 17.1 11.9
2018 589 33.8 17.3 12.1
2019 669 38.3 17.4 16.9
2020 649 35.8 18.0 17.1
2021 565 32.7 17.2 12.4
2022 554 33.3 16.6 15.5
2023 546 36.2 15.0 27.8
2024 534 34.9 15.2 27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Glendale Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,000

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glendale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 109th of 845 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Glendale Elementary)73.976.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)81.875.1
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Glendale Elementary)53.969.1
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)63.758.8
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Glendale Elementary)83.367
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)78.671.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Glendale Elementary)76.364.6
 11.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)68.461.8
 6.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Glendale Elementary)61.360.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)59.255.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Glendale Elementary)73.674.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)73.176.1
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Glendale Elementary)60.463.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools)68.466.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669546
 18.4%
African American6467
 4.7%
American Indian00
Asian4046
 15%
Hispanic3534
 2.9%
Pacific Islander01
White479342
 28.6%
Two or More Races5156
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.9%27.8%
 10.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glendale Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 534 students attended Glendale Elementary.

Glendale Elementary ranks 102nd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Glendale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
High : Prior Lake High School

Students at Glendale Elementary are 62% White, 13% African American, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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