St. Paul School of Northern Lights

Summary:

St. Paul School of Northern Lights is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a student population of 198. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which is ranked 351 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a higher percentage of white students (71.21%) compared to the state average, it consistently underperforms the state in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's overall math proficiency was 29.63% compared to the state's 45.47%, and its overall reading proficiency was 42.35% compared to the state's 49.85%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 16.02% in 2020-2021 to 33.84% in 2022-2023, and the student-teacher ratio has increased from 29.4 to 39.6 during the same period, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo and Nova Classical Academy Lower School, which significantly outperform St. Paul School of Northern Lights in both math and reading proficiency, the school has seen a decline in the performance of its student subgroups, particularly white students and male students. In 2023-2024, the school's white students ranked 679 out of 730 Minnesota elementary schools, with a 0-star rating. These factors, along with the school's declining enrollment and increasing poverty levels, suggest that St. Paul School of Northern Lights may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the learning needs of its diverse student population and improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 426 Osceola Ave S
       Saint Paul, MN  55102-8888


(651) 285-4672

District: St. Paul School of Northern Lights

SchoolDigger Rank:
648th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Two or more races:
16.8%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.5% Help


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Compare Details St. Paul School of Northern Lights ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Paul School of Northern Lights:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul School of Northern Lights 648th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See St. Paul School of Northern Lights in the ranking list.)

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St. Paul School of Northern Lights:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Paul School of Northern Lights 351st of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Paul School of Northern Lights

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Rank History for all students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.76 639th 869 26.5%
2022 42.47 565th 858 34.1%
2023 33.55 611th 845 27.7%
2024 30.55 648th 881 26.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.66 346th 524 34.0%
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Rank History for Female students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.26 627th 783 19.9%
2022 30.40 594th 799 25.7%
2023 30.80 588th 787 25.3%
2024 31.47 598th 809 26.1%
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Rank History for Male students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.05 508th 808 37.1%
2023 35.56 566th 799 29.2%
2024 40.55 538th 826 34.9%
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Rank History for White students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.35 590th 710 16.9%
2022 34.58 538th 725 25.8%
2023 20.83 635th 712 10.8%
2024 16.35 679th 730 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Open Quote This school is a golden opportunity for everyone who steps within these doors. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Open Quote SPSNL is a wonderful school. I have had the opportunity to explore many of my interests, and I like all the teachers. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 19, 2021

Open Quote We chooe this school because they believe in inclusion of all students and learning by doing. It's hard to judge with COVID-19 changing things. I think this was a great choice for our family. Close Quote



Enrollment information for St. Paul School of Northern Lights

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 71 8 0 9 0 0 11 0 99
2021 160 5 3 19 1 0 18 0 206
2022 139 10 3 19 1 0 18 0 190
2023 141 8 1 17 3 0 28 0 198
2024 125 10 3 14 2 0 31 0 185

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Paul School of Northern Lights

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 99 1.0 99.0 21.2
2021 206 7.0 29.4 16
2022 190 6.8 27.8 10.5
2023 198 5.0 39.6 33.8
2024 185 10.1 18.1 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Paul School of Northern Lights

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 99 1.0 99.0 21.2
2021 206 7.0 29.4 16
2022 190 6.8 27.8 10.5
2023 198 5.0 39.6 33.8
2024 185 10.1 18.1 33.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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St. Paul School of Northern Lights ranks 648th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended St. Paul School of Northern Lights.

Students at St. Paul School of Northern Lights are 68% White, 17% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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