Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Little Canada 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 26% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Canada Elementary serves the eastern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Canada Elementary School's student population of 632 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Little Canada 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 Little Canada Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1428 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
45%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
24%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Canada Elementary School's ranking?
Little Canada Elementary School is ranked #1428 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Little Canada Elementary School often compared to?
Little Canada Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Little Canada Elementary School?
632 students attend Little Canada Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Little Canada Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Canada Elementary School?
Little Canada Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Little Canada Elementary School offer ?
Little Canada Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Canada Elementary School part of?
Little Canada Elementary School is part of Roseville Public School District.
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