Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frost Lake 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 18% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frost Lake Elementary School serves the northeast part of Saint Paul, MN, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the farthest edge of the zone is about 2.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frost Lake Elementary School's student population of 593 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frost Lake 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 Frost Lake Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1677 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
51%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)27.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Frost Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Frost Lake Elementary School is ranked #1677 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Frost Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Frost Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Four Seasons Elementary School, Global Arts Plus Lower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Frost Lake Elementary School?
593 students attend Frost Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Frost Lake Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frost Lake Elementary School?
Frost Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frost Lake Elementary School offer ?
Frost Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frost Lake Elementary School part of?
Frost Lake Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Frost Lake Elementary School located?
Frost Lake Elementary School is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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