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#1063 of 1,992 schools in MN
Como Park Elementary
Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
780 WHEELOCK PKWY W, Saint Paul, MN 55117
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Como Park Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Como Park 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$71,784
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education ComoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Maternity of Mary - St Andrew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Twin Cities German Immersion ChrtrCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Crossroads MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Como Park Elementary is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Como Park Elementary
Como Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Como Park Elementary
What grades does Como Park Elementary serve?
Como Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Como Park Elementary?
Como Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Como Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Como Park Elementary is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Como Park Elementary rank in MN?
Como Park Elementary ranks #1,063 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Como Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Como Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Como Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Como Park Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Como Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Como Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Como Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Como Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Como Park Elementary?
87.0% of students at Como Park 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (651) 293-8820
- Area population (ZIP 55117)
- 44,095
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
Official sources & links
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 55117; 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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