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Daytons Bluff Elementary
Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
262 BATES AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daytons Bluff Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daytons Bluff Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$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.
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 Daytons BluffEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Step Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| American Indian Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Hope Community Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 478 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #65 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
Daytons Bluff Elementary is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daytons Bluff Elementary
Daytons Bluff Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,965 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daytons Bluff Elementary
What grades does Daytons Bluff Elementary serve?
Daytons Bluff Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Daytons Bluff Elementary?
Daytons Bluff Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daytons Bluff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daytons Bluff Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daytons Bluff Elementary rank in MN?
Daytons Bluff Elementary ranks #1,965 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Daytons Bluff Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Daytons Bluff Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Daytons Bluff Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daytons Bluff Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Daytons Bluff Elementary a charter school?
No, Daytons Bluff Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daytons Bluff Elementary a Title I school?
No, Daytons Bluff Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daytons Bluff Elementary?
85.6% of students at Daytons Bluff 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
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (651) 293-8915
- 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.
- 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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