Very Good
#298 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 15% in state
St. Paul School of Northern Lights
Elementary School · St. Paul School of Northern Lights · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
426 OSCEOLA AVE S, Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 42% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Paul School of Northern Lights 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$74,143
Median home value
$280,400
Median rent
$1,295/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St. Paul School of Northern Lights
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,800NCES 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 School of Northern Lights is listed in St. Paul School of Northern Lights; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Paul School of Northern Lights
St. Paul School of Northern Lights is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of St. Paul School of Northern Lights, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Paul School of Northern Lights
What grades does St. Paul School of Northern Lights serve?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul School of Northern Lights is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Paul School of Northern Lights rank in MN?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights ranks #298 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. Paul School of Northern Lights's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Paul School of Northern Lights has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 School of Northern Lights?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Paul School of Northern Lights has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is St. Paul School of Northern Lights a charter school?
Yes, St. Paul School of Northern Lights is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Paul School of Northern Lights a Title I school?
No, St. Paul School of Northern Lights is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Paul School of Northern Lights?
33.5% of students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (651) 285-4672
- Area population (ZIP 55102)
- 19,565
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 55102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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