Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Battle Creek 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 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Battle Creek Elementary School serves the eastern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Battle Creek Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Battle Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battle Creek Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
47%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Battle Creek Elementary School is ranked #1374 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Battle Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Battle Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Battle Creek Elementary School?
470 students attend Battle Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Battle Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battle Creek Elementary School?
Battle Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Battle Creek Elementary School offer ?
Battle Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Battle Creek Elementary School part of?
Battle Creek Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Battle Creek Elementary School located?
Battle Creek Elementary School is located in the Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Battle Creek Conway Eastview Highwood Hills.
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