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Eisenhower Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 746 students

W have a Mandarin Chinese immersion program starting in kindergarten
 
 
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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

Poor leadership. Principal Terri Sig enza just hand her job to the assistant principal Paul Domer. She is so uninvolved to the school activities, rarely shows up and never gets involve to important fund raise events, spring fling, fall festival, imagination fare... She is just like a card puncher and just works minimal. She just cares about the hardware but omit the quality of the teachers and improvement of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2013

This school is a bully haven and the principal and administrative staff tolerate it. All curriculum is based on the MCAs so that they can get more funding for their pet projects leaving the average student behind. Disgusting school and district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2013

This is really a disappointing school. Ever since the previous principal left and was replaced with the current principal, the school has quickly gone down hill. If you live in hopkins MN, look for an alternative to Eisenhower.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2013

Eisenhower and it's administrative staff are the public school system is a failure. From the Superintendant to the principal, "Ike" suffers from poor leadership, poor programming and a lack of anything that would make a public school great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2009

Eisenhower Elementary (or Ike, as it's affectionately known), is really an excellent school. The facilities are much larger than the normal elementary school, due to the Hopkins District Center sharing the building. With the district center on site, there is an incredible focus on the cirriculum and performance of the faculty and staff. The facilities are excellent, pool, great lunchroom, many district programs and activities, ... there's even an actual observatory!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2009

Eisenhower Elementary and XinXing Academy have been a great place for our child's education and a great community for our family. Our child is enjoying her Chinese Immersion school at Eisenhower immensely. She is able to read almost 200 Chinese characters and began reading in English over Christmas break last year while in Kindergarten. We love that the diversity of her school reflects the diversity of our community. We are glad we made the choice to enroll her in XinXing Academy at Eisenhower elementary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

XinXing Academy, the Chinese Immersion school at Eisenhower Elementary is one of MN's best Chinese Immersion programs. The teachers are excellent and the curriculum is very progressive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Eisnehower Elementary has a full Chinese Immersion program, XinXing, that is providing an amazing learning experience for its students. You should the second graders math skills!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Eisenhower Elementary School has a diverse population of students - allowing for a greater understanding of how it will be in life. The teachers are attentive and willing to answer questions by myself (parent) in a timely manner. The focus on education is felt throughout the school from faculty, instructors and educational opportunities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Eisenhower Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota, is a terrific school. It brings the American culture to a significant group of newly arrived families, and brings Chinese language and culture to all families through its XinXing Chinese immersion program. That is no small feat! It takes parents and teachers working together every day to make it happen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Eisenhower Elementary is a great school! It is also home to XinXing Academy, a chinese immersion program. I'm proud to send my child to Eisenhower!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Xin Xing Academy, the Mandarin Chinese immersion program, makes Eisenhower the best!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2008

The best elementary school in the world, in my opinion in so many important ways. Even if I moved 100 miles away, I would keep my child here and drive her!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2007

My son had a challenging year in Kindergarten. The school was unwilling to initiate an IEP, saying it would take three months to get it in place. When we finally got a 504 in place for his sensory integration problems, his behavior improved. The teacher was wonderful, as was the counselor. However, we are leaving this school district because of district budget cuts that increased class size and strained already thin resources. The closing of another school also forced some great teachers out of their jobs. I hope Ike can turn it around so we can consider returning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2006

There are a ton of resources available to parents and students! They are always interested in how parents can best get involved in their childs classroom. Caring and well experienced teachers and staff!
—Submitted by R. Kenison, a parent


Posted May 27, 2004

Ike is a wonderful school and I am so happy my son is a student there.
—Submitted by Yvonne Christiansen, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students73%
Female78%
Male68%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities77%
English language learners32%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students68%
Female68%
Male69%
Black42%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students68%
Female65%
Male73%
Black59%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners46%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students66%
Female67%
Male65%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities68%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female67%
Male76%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islander95%
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Economically non-disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners16%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners17%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female45%
Male54%
Black28%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic30%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learners25%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant49%

Science

All Students35%
Female27%
Male44%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Economically non-disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learners0%
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students43%
Female38%
Male46%
Black16%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic15%
Native Americann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners9%
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 49% 76%
Black 33% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 6%
Hispanic 8% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Gifted specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Reading specialist(s)
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Chinese (Mandarin)
Spanish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Arabic languages
  • Hmong
  • Other
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
Clubs
  • Martial arts (judo, tae kwon do, karate, etc)

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
Staff resources available to students
  • Gifted specialist(s)
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:55 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 6:45 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Terri Siguenza
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 4 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • No
Fax number
  • (952) 988-4314

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Reggio Emilia
  • STEM
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Foreign languages taught
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Arabic languages
  • Hmong
  • Other
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Gifted specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Counseling
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Cross country
  • Fencing
  • Flag football
  • Judo / Other Martial Arts
Girls sports
  • Cross country
  • Fencing
  • Flag football
  • Judo / Other Martial Arts

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Dance

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Chess club
  • Martial arts (judo, tae kwon do, karate, etc)
School leaders can update this information here.

Photos

School culture

Dress Code
  • Neither uniforms nor dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
More from this school
  • Our mission is to be a caring community of students, families and staff committed to excellence, whose mission is to educate students in a safe engaging environment by building on individual strengths, working in teams, and establishing high expectations while celebrating our dynamic culture.
School leaders can update this information here.

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1001 Hwy 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
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Phone: (952) 988-4300

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