Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daytons Bluff 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daytons Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Daytons Bluff Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daytons Bluff 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 Daytons Bluff Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#1852 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
33%
12%
White
12%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daytons Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Daytons Bluff Elementary School is ranked #1852 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Daytons Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Daytons Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highwood Hills Elementary School, Como Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Daytons Bluff Elementary School?
248 students attend Daytons Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Daytons Bluff Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daytons Bluff Elementary School?
Daytons Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daytons Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Daytons Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Daytons Bluff Elementary School part of?
Daytons Bluff Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Daytons Bluff Elementary School located?
Daytons Bluff Elementary School is located in the Daytons Bluff neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Daytons Bluff.
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