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#302 of 319 private schools in MN

St Andrew Catholic School

Elementary School · Elk River, MN

A private elementary school in Elk River, MN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

428 IRVING AVE NW, Elk River, MN 55330

  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,077.3
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment137
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MN

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Andrew Catholic School 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,481

Median home value

$355,200

Median rent

$1,356/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White92.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Black1.5%
Two or More0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.4 mi526Compare →
Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5K–50.5 mi548Compare →
Handke Center- Ec Special EducationEnrollment path unverified4.4PK0.6 mi379Compare →
ISD 728 Focus/journeyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.7 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Andrew Catholic School is listed in Elk River, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Andrew Catholic School

St Andrew Catholic School is a private elementary school in Elk River, MN, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Andrew Catholic School

What grades does St Andrew Catholic School serve?

St Andrew Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Andrew Catholic School?

St Andrew Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Andrew Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Andrew Catholic School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Andrew Catholic School rank in MN?

St Andrew Catholic School ranks #302 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Andrew Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Andrew Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Andrew Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Andrew Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Andrew Catholic School a religious school?

St Andrew Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
137
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sherburne County
Area population (ZIP 55330)
45,080
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
37.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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