Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harambee 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harambee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Harambee Elementary School's student population of 283 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Harambee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harambee Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1539 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
24%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
42%
12%
White
17%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harambee Elementary School's ranking?
Harambee Elementary School is ranked #1539 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Harambee Elementary School often compared to?
Harambee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roseville Area Middle School, Parkview Center School, Roseville Area Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Harambee Elementary School?
283 students attend Harambee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Harambee Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harambee Elementary School?
Harambee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harambee Elementary School offer ?
Harambee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harambee Elementary School part of?
Harambee Elementary School is part of Roseville Public School District.
School Reviews
5 3/14/2023
We have 2 kids at Harambee and have been attending for 6 years now. Best decision ever! We love the staff, and the year-round schedule, and there are only ~60 kids per grade. There is a lot of diversity and the school is located on acres of land, so a lot of nature activities. I recommend taking a tour!
Review Harambee Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
