Serving 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaposia Education Center 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 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School's student population of 669 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kaposia Education Center 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1443 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
36%
10%
Black
10%
12%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary School's ranking?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School is ranked #1443 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kaposia Education Center Elementary School often compared to?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Kaposia Education Center Elementary School?
669 students attend Kaposia Education Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kaposia Education Center Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kaposia Education Center Elementary School?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaposia Education Center Elementary School offer ?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kaposia Education Center Elementary School part of?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School is part of South St. Paul Public School Dist School District.
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