North Elementary School

815 N 9th St
Saint Peter, MN 56082

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Tel: (507) 934-3260

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North Elementary School serves 460 students in grades 2-4.

North Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 460 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

North Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 2-4

Total Students

460 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

North Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MN)

Overall Testing Rank

#618 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

62%

45%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

46%

53%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

16%

10%

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Black

11%

12%

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White

67%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

St. Peter Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Elementary School's ranking?

North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).

How many students attend North Elementary School?

460 students attend North Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of North Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?

North Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.

What grades does North Elementary School offer ?

North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4

What school district is North Elementary School part of?

North Elementary School is part of St. Peter Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 2-4
Enrollment: 460 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education