Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. Francis 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 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Francis Elementary serves the northwest part of the Saint Francis, MN school district, covering an area of approximately 68 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Francis 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
St. Francis Elementary School's student population of 621 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 Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Francis 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 St. Francis Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#242 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
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)20%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 St. Francis Elementary School's ranking?
St. Francis Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Francis Elementary School?
621 students attend St. Francis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of St. Francis Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Francis Elementary School?
St. Francis Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Francis Elementary School offer ?
St. Francis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Francis Elementary School part of?
St. Francis Elementary School is part of St. Francis Area Schools.
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