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#319 of 319 private schools in MN

St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School

Elementary School · Cannon Falls, MN

A private elementary school in Cannon Falls, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

30289 59TH AVE WAY, Cannon Falls, MN 55009

  • 15.5:1 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)
C3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours904.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Enrollment31
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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 Paul's Lutheran 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,192/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cannon Falls), 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

$89,023

Median home value

$311,400

Median rent

$1,010/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cannon Falls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.9 mi482Compare →
Randolph ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–65.0 mi461Compare →

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 Paul's Lutheran Elementary School is listed in Cannon Falls, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School

St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School is a private elementary school in Cannon Falls, MN, serving approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 319 private schools in MN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School

What grades does St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School serve?

St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School?

St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School rank in MN?

St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School ranks #319 of 319 private schools in MN.

What is St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 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 Paul's Lutheran Elementary School a religious school?

St Paul's Lutheran Elementary School has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
31
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
135 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Goodhue County
Area population (ZIP 55009)
8,258
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
44.4
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 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 55009; 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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