Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. Francis 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 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Francis 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
St. Francis Elementary School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Francis 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 St. Francis Elementary School is 0.37, which is less 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
#291 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Francis Elementary School's ranking?
St. Francis Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Francis Elementary School?
654 students attend St. Francis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of St. Francis Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Francis Elementary School?
St. Francis Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Francis Elementary School offer ?
St. Francis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is St. Francis Elementary School part of?
St. Francis Elementary School is part of St. Francis Area Schools School District.
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