Excellent
#42 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 2% in state
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary
Elementary School · Cornerstone Montessori Elementary · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1611 AMES AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornerstone Montessori Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$68,601
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is listed in CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Montessori Elementary
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary, serving approximately 138 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Montessori Elementary
What grades does Cornerstone Montessori Elementary serve?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Montessori Elementary?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Montessori Elementary rank in MN?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary ranks #42 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Cornerstone Montessori Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstone Montessori Elementary?
56.5% of students at Cornerstone Montessori 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (651) 774-5000
- Area population (ZIP 55106)
- 56,969
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 55106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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