Excellent
#129 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 6% in state
St. Clair Elementary
Elementary School · St. Clair Public School District · Saint Clair, MN
An elementary school in Saint Clair, MN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 99 121 MAIN ST WEST, Saint Clair, MN 56080
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Clair Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 68% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
24.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where St. Clair Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low146/100K
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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
$100,750
Median home value
$199,200
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
St. Clair Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Clair Elementary is listed in ST. CLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Clair Elementary
St. Clair Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Clair, MN, part of St. Clair Public School District, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Clair Elementary
What grades does St. Clair Elementary serve?
St. Clair Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St. Clair Elementary?
St. Clair Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Clair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Clair Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Clair Elementary rank in MN?
St. Clair Elementary ranks #129 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Clair Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Clair Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 St. Clair Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Clair Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Clair Elementary a charter school?
No, St. Clair Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Clair Elementary a Title I school?
No, St. Clair Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Clair Elementary?
24.2% of students at St. Clair 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Blue Earth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (507) 245-3533
- Area population (ZIP 56080)
- 759
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 56080; 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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