Below Average
#1873 of 1,992 schools in MN
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
Elementary School · South St. Paul Public School Dist · South Saint Paul, MN
A South St. Paul Public School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1225 1ST AVE S, South Saint Paul, MN 55075
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kaposia Education Center Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kaposia Education Center Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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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
$84,573
Median home value
$267,000
Median rent
$1,128/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Discovery Charter Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Hilltop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Igh Early Childhood ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK | 1.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South St. Paul Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kaposia Education Center Elementary is listed in South St. Paul Public School Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kaposia Education Center Elementary
Kaposia Education Center Elementary is a public elementary school in South Saint Paul, MN, part of South St. Paul Public School Dist, serving approximately 636 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,873 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kaposia Education Center Elementary
What grades does Kaposia Education Center Elementary serve?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaposia Education Center Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kaposia Education Center Elementary rank in MN?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary ranks #1,873 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Kaposia Education Center Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaposia Education Center Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaposia Education Center Elementary a charter school?
No, Kaposia Education Center Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kaposia Education Center Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kaposia Education Center Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
64.2% of students at Kaposia Education Center 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
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (651) 451-9260
- Area population (ZIP 55075)
- 20,651
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 55075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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