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#1814 of 1,992 schools in MN
Step Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Step Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
835 5TH ST E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Step Academy Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Step Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$68,601
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytons Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| American Indian Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Hope Community Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Saint Paul Online Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 146 | Compare → |
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.
Step Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,145NCES 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.
Step Academy Elementary is listed in STEP Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Step Academy Elementary
Step Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Step Academy, serving approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,814 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Step Academy Elementary
What grades does Step Academy Elementary serve?
Step Academy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Step Academy Elementary?
Step Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Step Academy Elementary rank in MN?
Step Academy Elementary ranks #1,814 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Step Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Step Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Step Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Step Academy Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Step Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Step Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Step Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Step Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Step Academy Elementary?
60.7% of students at Step Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (651) 289-6120
- Area population (ZIP 55106)
- 56,969
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 55106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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