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#921 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 46% in state

Chelsea Heights Elementary

Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN

A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1557 HURON ST, Saint Paul, MN 55108

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Chelsea Heights Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chelsea Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,583

Median home value

$365,400

Median rent

$1,344/mo

College educated

71.4%

Homeownership

52.9%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Falcon Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–60.6 mi461Compare →
Hmong College Prep Academy ESCharter · enrollment unverified2.6K–51.0 mi1,015Compare →
Twin Cities German Immersion ChrtrCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–81.0 mi587Compare →
Midway Star AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–81.1 mi421Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Saint Paul Public Schools

Schools in district
102
Rank in district
#19 of 68
District spending per student
$21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chelsea Heights Elementary is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chelsea Heights Elementary

Chelsea Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chelsea Heights Elementary

What grades does Chelsea Heights Elementary serve?

Chelsea Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Chelsea Heights Elementary?

Chelsea Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea Heights Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chelsea Heights Elementary rank in MN?

Chelsea Heights Elementary ranks #921 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Chelsea Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Chelsea Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Chelsea Heights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chelsea Heights Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chelsea Heights Elementary a charter school?

No, Chelsea Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chelsea Heights Elementary a Title I school?

No, Chelsea Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chelsea Heights Elementary?

44.0% of students at Chelsea Heights Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
Area population (ZIP 55108)
15,339
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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