Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saint Paul Online 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saint Paul Online 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
Saint Paul Online Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
146 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Saint Paul Online 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 Saint Paul Online Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1689 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
2%

Asian
18%
7%

Hispanic
22%
12%

Black
36%
12%

White
10%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saint Paul Online Elementary School's ranking?
Saint Paul Online Elementary School is ranked #1689 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Saint Paul Online Elementary School?
146 students attend Saint Paul Online Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Saint Paul Online Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Paul Online Elementary School?
Saint Paul Online Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saint Paul Online Elementary School offer ?
Saint Paul Online Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Saint Paul Online Elementary School part of?
Saint Paul Online Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Saint Paul Online Elementary School located?
Saint Paul Online Elementary School 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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