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#236 of 319 private schools in MN

St Francis Xavier Elementary School

Elementary School · Buffalo, MN

A private elementary school in Buffalo, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

219 19TH ST NW, Buffalo, MN 55313

  • 14.4:1 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)
C+4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,118
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
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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Enrollment193
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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 Francis Xavier Elementary 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average475/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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

$93,471

Median home value

$321,000

Median rent

$1,150/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White92.2%
Two or More4.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northwinds ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.5 mi408Compare →
Tatanka Elementary Stem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–51.6 mi420Compare →
Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.9 mi340Compare →
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK2.0 mi159Compare →

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 Francis Xavier Elementary School is listed in Buffalo, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis Xavier Elementary School

St Francis Xavier Elementary School is a private elementary school in Buffalo, MN, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis Xavier Elementary School

What grades does St Francis Xavier Elementary School serve?

St Francis Xavier Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Francis Xavier Elementary School?

St Francis Xavier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis Xavier Elementary School rank in MN?

St Francis Xavier Elementary School ranks #236 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Francis Xavier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis Xavier Elementary School 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.

Is St Francis Xavier Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Francis Xavier Elementary 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 Francis Xavier Elementary School a religious school?

St Francis Xavier Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
193
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wright County
Area population (ZIP 55313)
24,862
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
39.7
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 55313; 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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