Serving 656 students in grades 3-5, O.h. Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: O.H. Anderson Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Saint Paul, MN, encompassing approximately 28.8 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O.h. Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
O.h. Anderson Elementary School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
O.h. Anderson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O.h. Anderson Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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
#79 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
82%
60%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O.h. Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend O.h. Anderson Elementary School?
656 students attend O.h. Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of O.h. Anderson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O.h. Anderson Elementary School?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does O.h. Anderson Elementary School offer ?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is O.h. Anderson Elementary School part of?
O.h. Anderson Elementary School is part of Mahtomedi Public School District.
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