Serving 985 students in grades 1-5, Turtle Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 76% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Turtle Lake Elementary serves the northeast part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 13.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 3.5 miles and the furthest edge located 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turtle Lake 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
Turtle Lake Elementary School's student population of 985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
985 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Turtle Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turtle Lake Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#69 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
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)4.2%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Turtle Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Turtle Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Turtle Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Lake Elementary School, Valentine Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School?
985 students attend Turtle Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Turtle Lake Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turtle Lake Elementary School?
Turtle Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turtle Lake Elementary School offer ?
Turtle Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turtle Lake Elementary School part of?
Turtle Lake Elementary School is part of Mounds View Public School District.
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