Tilden Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Tilden Elementary School?
281 students attend Tilden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tilden Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tilden Elementary School?
Tilden Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tilden Elementary School offer ?
Tilden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Tilden Elementary School part of?
Tilden Elementary School is part of Hastings Public School District.
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