Eastern Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(651)293-8870
- Eastern Heights Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Eastern Heights Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Eastern Heights Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Eastern Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Eastern Heights Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1495 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 35% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 9% |
| Black | 30% | 11% |
| White | 10% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Paul Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Eastern Heights Elementary School is Harding Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Achieve Language Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Paul Early Ed Eastern Heights Special Education School
Grades: PK | 5 students
0.0 miles
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651)293-8870 0.0 PK 5 - Saint Paul Achieve Language Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 457 students
0.6 miles
2169 Stillwater Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651)738-4875 0.6 PK-8 457 - Saint Paul Nokomis Montessori South Campus Grades: PK-5 | 238 students
0.6 miles
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651)744-5500 0.6 PK-5 238 - Saint Paul Nokomis Montessori North Campus Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
0.7 miles
985 Ruth St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651)744-7440 0.7 PK-5 350 - Saint Paul Academia Cesar Chavez Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 459 students
0.8 miles
1800 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651)778-2940 0.8 PK-6 459
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