Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Somerset Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Somerset Elementary serves the northeast part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset 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
Somerset Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#128 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)13.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Somerset Elementary School often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mendota Elementary School, Garlough Environmental Magnet, Moreland Art/health Science Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
412 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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