Groveland Park Elementary School
- Groveland Park Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Groveland Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Groveland Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Groveland Park Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Groveland Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Groveland Park Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #807 out of 1793 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 9% |
| Black | 29% | 11% |
| White | 41% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Paul Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Groveland Park Elementary School is A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ramsey Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dowling Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Dowling Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 499 students
0.8 miles
3900 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4410 0.8 K-5 499 - Saint Paul Ramsey Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 503 students
0.8 miles
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860 0.8 6-8 503 - Saint Paul Horace Mann School Grades: K-5 | 449 students
0.9 miles
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965 0.9 K-5 449 - Saint Paul Early Education Four Seasons Special Education School
Grades: PK | 9 students
1.1 miles
318 Moore St.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-7595 1.1 PK 9 - Saint Paul Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 98 students
1.1 miles
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000 1.1 5-8 98
School Reviews
| 5 Groveland Park Elementary has a strong community of parents and teachers who strive to ensure each student receives the best elementary experience possible. Groveland has many enrichment activities in addition to art, music and gym. It's a wonderful school! - Posted by Parent - kamon |
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