St. Michael Elementary School

101 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 654 students in grades 1-4, St. Michael Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : St. Michael Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Saint Michael, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 4.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Michael Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

St. Michael Elementary School's student population of 654 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence is our tradition

School Rankings

St. Michael 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 St. Michael Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (MN)
#89 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

79%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

68%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
10%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

White
76%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.41

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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. Michael Elementary School's ranking?
St. Michael Elementary School is ranked #89 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Michael Elementary School often compared to?
St. Michael Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Michael Elementary School?
654 students attend St. Michael Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of St. Michael Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Michael Elementary School?
St. Michael Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Michael Elementary School offer ?
St. Michael Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Michael Elementary School part of?
St. Michael Elementary School is part of St. Michael-Albertville Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : St. Michael Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Saint Michael, MN, covering an attendance area of approximately 14.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 4.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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