Homecroft Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Homecroft Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
253 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2008-2009 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Homecroft Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
12%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Homecroft Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
58%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Homecroft Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Black
25%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Homecroft Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
White
5%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Homecroft Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Homecroft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Homecroft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Source: 2008-2009 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Homecroft Elementary School?
253 students attend Homecroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Homecroft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homecroft Elementary School?
Homecroft Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Homecroft Elementary School offer ?
Homecroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Homecroft Elementary School part of?
Homecroft Elementary School is part of St. Paul Public School District.

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