Eastern Heights Elementary School

2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eastern Heights 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Eastern Heights Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Eastern Heights 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 Eastern Heights Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1650 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
45%
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10-14%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
44%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
10%
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Black
20%
12%
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White
9%
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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0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Eastern Heights Elementary School is ranked #1650 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Eastern Heights Elementary School?
270 students attend Eastern Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Eastern Heights Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Heights Elementary School?
Eastern Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastern Heights Elementary School offer ?
Eastern Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eastern Heights Elementary School part of?
Eastern Heights Elementary School is part of St. Paul Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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