Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otter Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otter Lake Elementary serves the northwest part of Saint Paul, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Otter Lake Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otter Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter Lake Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#181 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Otter Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Otter Lake Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Otter Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Otter Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Lake Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Otter Lake Elementary School?
492 students attend Otter Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Otter Lake Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otter Lake Elementary School?
Otter Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Otter Lake Elementary School offer ?
Otter Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otter Lake Elementary School part of?
Otter Lake Elementary School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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