Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Como Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Como Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Como Park Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Como Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Como Park Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1568 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
46%
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
27%
12%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Como Park Elementary School's ranking?
Como Park Elementary School is ranked #1568 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Como Park Elementary School often compared to?
Como Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rivereast Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Como Park Elementary School?
350 students attend Como Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Como Park Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Como Park Elementary School?
Como Park Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Como Park Elementary School offer ?
Como Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Como Park Elementary School part of?
Como Park Elementary School is part of St. Paul Public School District.
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