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#1762 of 1,992 schools in MN

Pullman Elementary

Elementary School · South Washington County Schools · Saint Paul Park, MN

A South Washington County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1260 SELBY AVE, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$13,992
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Pullman Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pullman 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low170/100K

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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

$98,945

Median home value

$256,200

Median rent

$2,116/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55071; 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

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Pine Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–51.5 mi521Compare →
Liberty Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–5Not available804Compare →

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.

South Washington County Schools

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#23 of 26
District spending per student
$13,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pullman Elementary is listed in South Washington County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pullman Elementary

Pullman Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul Park, MN, part of South Washington County Schools, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,762 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pullman Elementary

What grades does Pullman Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Pullman Elementary?

Pullman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pullman Elementary rank in MN?

Pullman Elementary ranks #1,762 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Pullman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pullman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Pullman Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pullman Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pullman Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Pullman Elementary a Title I school?

No, Pullman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.9% of students at Pullman 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
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 55071)
5,807
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
41.1
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 55071; 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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