Northview Elementary School

965 Diffley Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northview Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northview Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northview Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#362 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northview Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northview Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northview Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northview Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northview Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northview Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northview Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northview Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Northview Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northview Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northview Elementary School's ranking?
Northview Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northview Elementary School often compared to?
Northview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northview Elementary School?
385 students attend Northview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Northview Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northview Elementary School?
Northview Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northview Elementary School offer ?
Northview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northview Elementary School part of?
Northview Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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