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#1700 of 1,992 schools in MN

Hamline Elementary School

Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN

A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1599 ENGLEWOOD AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55104

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$21,634
Chronic Absenteeism46.9%

Students at Hamline Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hamline Elementary School 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 85Very Walkable
  • Bike 83Very 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

$75,038

Median home value

$290,900

Median rent

$1,159/mo

College educated

52.1%

Homeownership

53.9%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Children's Center Montessori Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi1Compare →
Friends School of MinnesotaPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–80.5 mi134Compare →
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6Charter · enrollment unverified4.2K–60.6 mi911Compare →
New Century SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.8PK–50.6 mi356Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#49 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

Hamline Elementary School is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hamline Elementary School

Hamline Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,700 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hamline Elementary School

What grades does Hamline Elementary School serve?

Hamline Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hamline Elementary School?

Hamline Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamline Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hamline Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hamline Elementary School rank in MN?

Hamline Elementary School ranks #1,700 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Hamline Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hamline Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Hamline Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamline Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hamline Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hamline Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hamline Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hamline Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamline Elementary School?

83.3% of students at Hamline 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Ramsey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.9%
Area population (ZIP 55104)
45,777
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
32.9
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 55104; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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