Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6, St. Paul School Of Northern Lights 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights 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 St. Paul School Of Northern Lights is 0.47, 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
#978 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
4%
12%
White
71%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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. Paul School Of Northern Lights's ranking?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights is ranked #978 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are St. Paul School Of Northern Lights often compared to?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lightsis often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art, Focus Beyond, Upper Mississippi High Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. Paul School Of Northern Lights?
198 students attend St. Paul School Of Northern Lights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Paul School Of Northern Lights offer ?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights part of?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights is part of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights located?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights 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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