Very Good
#357 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 18% in state
North Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Peter Public School District · Saint Peter, MN
A St. Peter Public School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
815 N 9TH ST, Saint Peter, MN 56082
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low32/100K
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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
$72,332
Median home value
$263,500
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56082; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Minnesota Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| John Ireland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| St Peter Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 72 | 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.
St. Peter Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Elementary School is listed in ST. PETER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Peter, MN, part of St. Peter Public School District, serving approximately 423 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Elementary School
What grades does North Elementary School serve?
North Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Elementary School rank in MN?
North Elementary School ranks #357 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 North Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elementary School?
46.1% of students at North 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Nicollet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.9%
- Phone
- (507) 934-3260
- Area population (ZIP 56082)
- 14,512
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 56082; 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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