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#1521 of 1,992 schools in MN
Peter Hobart Elementary
Elementary School · St. Louis Park Public School Dist. · Saint Louis Park, MN
A St. Louis Park Public School Dist. elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
6500 W 26TH ST, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peter Hobart Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peter Hobart 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- County Safety: Low5/100K
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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
$96,887
Median home value
$345,000
Median rent
$1,512/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55426; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| St. Louis Park Special Ed. ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Aquila ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Good Shepherd SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 268 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
St. Louis Park Public School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peter Hobart Elementary is listed in ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peter Hobart Elementary
Peter Hobart Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis Park, MN, part of St. Louis Park Public School Dist., serving approximately 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,521 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peter Hobart Elementary
What grades does Peter Hobart Elementary serve?
Peter Hobart Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Peter Hobart Elementary?
Peter Hobart Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Hobart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Hobart 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 Peter Hobart Elementary rank in MN?
Peter Hobart Elementary ranks #1,521 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Peter Hobart Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Peter Hobart Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Peter Hobart Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peter Hobart Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peter Hobart Elementary a charter school?
No, Peter Hobart Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peter Hobart Elementary a Title I school?
No, Peter Hobart Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peter Hobart Elementary?
46.5% of students at Peter Hobart 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (952) 928-6600
- Area population (ZIP 55426)
- 25,451
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 55426; 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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