St. Francis Elementary

Summary:

St. Francis Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Francis, Minnesota, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 654 students. The school is part of the St. Francis Area Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. Francis Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20-25% of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in most recent years. The school's proficiency rates in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 68.35% of St. Francis Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 39.65% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Similarly, 62.03% of St. Francis Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 52.1% for the district and 49.85% for the state. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (78.9% in 2022-2023) of White students, which is lower than the nearby Rum River Elementary (18.24% non-White) and Cedar Creek Elementary (20.21% non-White).

Despite having a higher percentage of low-SES students compared to the nearby schools, St. Francis Elementary's low-SES students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% of Minnesota elementary schools for this subgroup in recent years. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.1 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools in the St. Francis Area Schools district. These factors, combined with the school's strong academic performance, suggest that St. Francis Elementary is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 22919 St. Francis Blvd
       Saint Francis, MN  55070-9533


(763) 213-8671

District: St. Francis Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,908 Help


Students who attend St. Francis Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    St. Francis Middle
High:    St. Francis High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  654

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Two or more races:
9.6%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.1% Help


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Compare Details St. Francis Elementary ranks better than 80.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), two or more races (9.6%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Francis Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Francis Elementary is 17.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Francis Elementary is $9,908, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Francis Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Francis Elementary 168th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See St. Francis Elementary in the ranking list.)

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St. Francis Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Francis Area Schools 212th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Francis Elementary

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Rank History for all students at St. Francis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 64.00 284th 777 63.4%
2008 66.12 267th 781 65.8%
2009 69.19 126th 434 71.0%
2010 73.87 163rd 803 79.7%
2011 69.16 238th 814 70.8%
2012 75.02 160th 820 80.5%
2013 82.36 82nd 824 90.0%
2014 82.66 77th 826 90.7%
2015 78.70 127th 840 84.9%
2016 79.01 132nd 848 84.4%
2017 76.17 179th 853 79.0%
2018 72.43 223rd 847 73.7%
2019 63.13 363rd 870 58.3%
2021 69.15 266th 869 69.4%
2022 73.22 225th 858 73.8%
2023 79.39 148th 845 82.5%
2024 77.38 168th 881 80.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at St. Francis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.01 35th 98 64.3%
2022 75.65 20th 87 77.0%
2023 72.48 20th 77 74.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Francis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.80 188th 463 59.4%
2019 29.23 390th 515 24.3%
2021 34.76 308th 417 26.1%
2022 33.53 367th 500 26.6%
2023 49.98 246th 524 53.1%
2024 43.49 330th 572 42.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Francis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.52 27th 728 96.3%
2019 78.52 89th 740 88.0%
2021 92.73 15th 683 97.8%
2022 87.04 33rd 663 95.0%
2023 82.25 75th 774 90.3%
2024 77.10 118th 793 85.1%
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Rank History for Female students at St. Francis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.74 232nd 774 70.0%
2019 64.73 303rd 787 61.5%
2021 69.63 221st 783 71.8%
2022 71.82 214th 799 73.2%
2023 79.92 115th 787 85.4%
2024 80.17 116th 809 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at St. Francis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.20 204th 779 73.8%
2019 59.11 381st 798 52.3%
2021 63.38 295th 784 62.4%
2022 69.64 239th 808 70.4%
2023 74.52 185th 799 76.8%
2024 69.76 228th 826 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at St. Francis Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.64 319th 712 55.2%
2019 46.43 427th 722 40.9%
2021 51.41 337th 710 52.5%
2022 59.21 285th 725 60.7%
2023 65.45 217th 712 69.5%
2024 62.11 247th 730 66.2%
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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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Enrollment information for St. Francis Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 933 1 4 1 15 n/a n/a 0 954
1995 646 2 6 3 13 n/a n/a 0 670
1996 646 2 6 3 13 n/a n/a 0 670
1997 536 2 6 3 6 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 554 1 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 569
1999 563 1 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 496 3 11 6 5 n/a n/a 0 521
2001 529 2 13 5 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 596 8 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 596 8 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 639 13 12 6 5 n/a n/a 0 675
2005 671 12 10 7 4 n/a n/a 0 704
2006 679 22 11 15 4 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 773 15 22 18 7 n/a n/a 0 835
2008 722 10 16 20 12 n/a n/a 0 780
2009 684 11 26 11 15 n/a n/a 0 747
2010 674 5 19 7 11 n/a n/a 0 716
2011 665 5 14 8 6 1 13 0 712
2012 677 3 13 17 5 2 15 0 732
2013 647 2 10 20 2 1 27 0 709
2014 630 8 4 24 1 0 32 0 699
2015 617 8 4 26 4 0 35 0 694
2016 617 8 7 30 2 0 42 0 706
2017 587 7 8 29 4 0 51 0 686
2018 556 8 6 39 3 0 53 0 665
2019 562 8 7 34 6 0 55 0 672
2020 542 11 6 22 4 1 54 0 640
2021 500 14 8 16 4 1 56 0 599
2022 510 9 17 26 3 0 56 0 621
2023 516 12 31 31 1 0 63 0 654

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. Francis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 954 39.4 24.2 15.7
1995 670 25.8 26.0 13.1
1996 670 25.8 26.0 13.1
1997 553 27.4 20.2 18.6
1998 569 n/a 0.0 17.2
1999 574 31.2 18.4 13.4
2000 521 29.1 17.9 19.6
2001 552 27.6 20.0 19.9
2002 619 28.1 22.0 18.6
2003 619 28.1 22.0 18.6
2004 675 32.3 20.9 19.9
2005 704 36.8 19.1 20.7
2006 731 31.3 23.4 22.4
2007 835 39.9 20.9 25.3
2008 780 36.5 21.4 22.9
2009 747 42.1 17.7 28.6
2010 716 39.7 18.0 32.8
2011 712 40.4 17.5 37.6
2012 732 40.7 17.9 36.9
2013 709 41.5 17.0 34.6
2014 699 40.0 17.4 34
2015 694 43.0 16.1 34.9
2016 706 39.0 18.1 32.3
2017 686 38.8 17.6 26.2
2018 665 37.8 17.5 28.6
2019 672 35.9 18.7 26.6
2020 640 38.0 16.8 28.3
2021 599 38.0 15.7 28
2022 621 36.0 17.2 24.8
2023 654 38.1 17.1 40.1

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. Francis Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 954 39.4 24.2 15.7
1995 670 25.8 26.0 13.1
1996 670 25.8 26.0 13.1
1997 553 27.4 20.2 18.6
1998 569 n/a 0.0 17.2
1999 574 31.2 18.4 13.4
2000 521 29.1 17.9 19.6
2001 552 27.6 20.0 19.9
2002 619 28.1 22.0 18.6
2003 619 28.1 22.0 18.6
2004 675 32.3 20.9 19.9
2005 704 36.8 19.1 20.7
2006 731 31.3 23.4 22.4
2007 835 39.9 20.9 25.3
2008 780 36.5 21.4 22.9
2009 747 42.1 17.7 28.6
2010 716 39.7 18.0 32.8
2011 712 40.4 17.5 37.6
2012 732 40.7 17.9 36.9
2013 709 41.5 17.0 34.6
2014 699 40.0 17.4 34
2015 694 43.0 16.1 34.9
2016 706 39.0 18.1 32.3
2017 686 38.8 17.6 26.2
2018 665 37.8 17.5 28.6
2019 672 35.9 18.7 26.6
2020 640 38.0 16.8 28.3
2021 599 38.0 15.7 28
2022 621 36.0 17.2 24.8
2023 654 38.1 17.1 40.1

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Francis Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,908

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Francis Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 363rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 148th of 845 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (St. Francis Elementary)59.764.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)66.256.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (St. Francis Elementary)44.258.2
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)51.546.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (St. Francis Elementary)8067
 13%
   4th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)72.355.6
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (St. Francis Elementary)61.453
 8.3%
   4th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)56.948.5
 8.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (St. Francis Elementary)64.873.5
 8.7%
   5th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)6049.1
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (St. Francis Elementary)69.280.6
 11.5%
   5th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)7367.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (St. Francis Elementary)67.673.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (St. Francis Area Schools)65.554.6
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students672654
 2.7%
African American812
 50%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian731
 342.9%
Hispanic3431
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White562516
 8.2%
Two or More Races5563
 14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.6%40.1%
 13.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Francis Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 654 students attended St. Francis Elementary.

St. Francis Elementary ranks 168th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at St. Francis Elementary are 79% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend St. Francis Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. Francis Middle
High : St. Francis High


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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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