Below Average
#1808 of 1,992 schools in MN
Eastern Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2001 MARGARET ST, Saint Paul, MN 55119
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Heights Elementary score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastern 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$77,870
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55119; 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 Ed Eastern HeightsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Nokomis Montessori North CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Nokomis Montessori South CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| St Pascal Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 113 | 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.
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
- #58 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
Eastern Heights Elementary is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Heights Elementary
Eastern Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,808 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Heights Elementary
What grades does Eastern Heights Elementary serve?
Eastern Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Eastern Heights Elementary?
Eastern Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Heights Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Heights Elementary rank in MN?
Eastern Heights Elementary ranks #1,808 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Eastern Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Eastern Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Heights Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eastern Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Eastern Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eastern Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Heights Elementary?
87.8% of students at Eastern 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
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (651) 293-8870
- Area population (ZIP 55119)
- 44,068
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 55119; 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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