Carver Elementary School

2680 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 886 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carver 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 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Carver Elementary School's student population of 886 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

School Rankings

Carver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carver Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#1129 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
43%
45%
43%
51%
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
25%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
20%
12%
White
27%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.79
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carver Elementary School's ranking?
Carver Elementary School is ranked #1129 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Carver Elementary School often compared to?
Carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battle Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
886 students attend Carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Carver Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carver Elementary School offer ?
Carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carver Elementary School part of?
Carver Elementary School is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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