Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mississippi Creative Arts 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 22% (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 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary serves the northern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mississippi Creative Arts 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 Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1619 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)
22%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
41%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
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)37.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School's ranking?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is ranked #1619 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School often compared to?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saint Paul Music Academy 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 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School?
570 students attend Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School offer ?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School part of?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School located?
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School is located in the North of Maryland neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 3 other public schools located in North of Maryland.
School Reviews
Review Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
