Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-6, St. Paul School Of Northern Lights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights's student population of 190 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1024 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
5%
12%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights's ranking?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights is ranked #1024 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Paul School Of Northern Lights often compared to?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lightsis often viewed alongside schools like St Paul Conservatory Performing Art, Focus Beyond by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Paul School Of Northern Lights?
190 students attend St. Paul School Of Northern Lights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Paul School Of Northern Lights offer ?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights part of?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights is part of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights located?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.
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