Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bruce F Vento Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce F Vento Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bruce F Vento Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruce F Vento Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce F Vento Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1801 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
37%
7%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
35%
12%
White
10%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce F Vento Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce F Vento Elementary School is ranked #1801 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bruce F Vento Elementary School?
546 students attend Bruce F Vento Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bruce F Vento Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce F Vento Elementary School?
Bruce F Vento Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruce F Vento Elementary School offer ?
Bruce F Vento Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bruce F Vento Elementary School part of?
Bruce F Vento Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Bruce F Vento Elementary School located?
Bruce F Vento Elementary School is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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