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#1435 of 1,992 schools in MN
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1041 MARION ST, Saint Paul, MN 55117
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul & Sheila Wellstone 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$71,784
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prodeo Academy St. Paul ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 2–4 | 0.3 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Prodeo Academy St. Paul PrimaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–1 | 0.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Crossroads MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Science ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 204 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #35 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
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,435 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
What grades does Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary serve?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary rank in MN?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary ranks #1,435 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary a charter school?
No, Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
84.1% of students at Paul & Sheila Wellstone 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
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (651) 290-8354
- Area population (ZIP 55117)
- 44,095
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 55117; 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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