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St. Paul City Primary School
Elementary School · St. Paul City School · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 UNIVERSITY AVE W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Paul City Primary School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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
79.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Paul City Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$47,872
Median home value
$240,400
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
42.5%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Christ's Household of Faith SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Cathedral Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Benjamin E Mays MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 353 | 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. Paul City School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
St. Paul City Primary School is listed in ST. PAUL CITY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Paul City Primary School
St. Paul City Primary School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of St. Paul City School, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,936 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Paul City Primary School
What grades does St. Paul City Primary School serve?
St. Paul City Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St. Paul City Primary School?
St. Paul City Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Primary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Paul City Primary School rank in MN?
St. Paul City Primary School ranks #1,936 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Paul City Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Paul City Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 St. Paul City Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Paul City Primary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Paul City Primary School a charter school?
Yes, St. Paul City Primary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Paul City Primary School a Title I school?
No, St. Paul City Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Paul City Primary School?
79.3% of students at St. Paul City Primary School 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
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (651) 225-9177
- Area population (ZIP 55103)
- 13,892
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 55103; 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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