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#1897 of 1,992 schools in MN
Great River Elementary School
Elementary School · Great River School · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1326 ENERGY PARK DR, Saint Paul, MN 55108
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great River Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great River Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 77Very 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
$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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 911 | Compare → |
| New Century SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| New Century School SecondaryCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 0.2 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Friends School of MinnesotaPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Great River School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,933NCES 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.
Great River Elementary School is listed in GREAT RIVER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great River Elementary School
Great River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Great River School, serving approximately 385 students in grades 1st-6th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,897 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great River Elementary School
What grades does Great River Elementary School serve?
Great River Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Great River Elementary School?
Great River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great River Elementary School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great River Elementary School rank in MN?
Great River Elementary School ranks #1,897 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Great River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Great River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great River Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Great River Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Great River Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Great River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great River Elementary School?
22.1% of students at Great River Elementary School 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (651) 305-2780
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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