Falcon Heights Elementary School

1393 Garden Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Falcon Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Falcon Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Falcon Heights Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
486 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Falcon Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falcon Heights Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#235 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Falcon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Falcon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
14%
12%
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White
63%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Falcon Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Falcon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falcon Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Falcon Heights Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Falcon Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Falcon Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brimhall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Falcon Heights Elementary School?
486 students attend Falcon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Falcon Heights Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcon Heights Elementary School?
Falcon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falcon Heights Elementary School offer ?
Falcon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Falcon Heights Elementary School part of?
Falcon Heights Elementary School is part of Roseville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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