Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. James Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. James Northside Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. James Northside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James Northside Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#840 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
60%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
38%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Northside Elementary School's ranking?
St. James Northside Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. James Northside Elementary School?
480 students attend St. James Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of St. James Northside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Northside Elementary School?
St. James Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Northside Elementary School offer ?
St. James Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is St. James Northside Elementary School part of?
St. James Northside Elementary School is part of St. James Public School District.
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