Jackson Preparatory Elementary School (Closed 2024)

437 Edmund Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Preparatory 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(21-22)
20-24%
45%
15-19%
51%
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
69%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Jackson Preparatory Elementary School?
249 students attend Jackson Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jackson Preparatory Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Preparatory Elementary School?
Jackson Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Jackson Preparatory Elementary School is part of Saint Paul Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Jackson Preparatory Elementary School located?
Jackson Preparatory Elementary School is located in the South Frogtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in South Frogtown.

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