Chelsea Heights Elementary

Summary:

Chelsea Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district.

Chelsea Heights Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school within the district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on the MCA-III assessments in Math, Reading, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 49.34% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 25.88% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Similarly, 54.67% of Chelsea Heights students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 34.14% for the district and 49.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, where it outperforms the district and state in both Math and Reading. Additionally, Chelsea Heights has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (42.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1.

When compared to nearby schools, Chelsea Heights Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, even with a more racially diverse student population. For example, the school's proficiency rates for African American students are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, the nearby charter schools, such as The Journey School and Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School, have much lower proficiency rates and serve a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Falcon Heights Elementary, a public school in the neighboring Roseville Public School District, consistently outperforms Chelsea Heights Elementary and the Saint Paul Public Schools district on the MCA-III assessments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1557 Huron St
       Saint Paul, MN  55108-2317


(651) 293-8790

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
426th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,359 Help


Students who attend Chelsea Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Murray Middle School
High:    Como Park Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.5%
African American:
17.2%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chelsea Heights Elementary ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 8th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.5%), African American (17.2%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chelsea Heights Elementary is 15.1. 33 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chelsea Heights Elementary is $14,359. 31 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chelsea Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chelsea Heights Elementary 426th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Chelsea Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Saint Paul Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Paul Public Schools 346th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chelsea Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.12 502nd 674 25.5%
2004 76.55 107th 676 84.2%
2005 56.54 361st 685 47.3%
2006 57.78 373rd 756 50.7%
2007 50.37 478th 777 38.5%
2008 41.69 578th 781 26.0%
2010 36.05 647th 803 19.4%
2011 53.95 467th 814 42.6%
2012 45.94 562nd 820 31.5%
2013 58.47 394th 824 52.2%
2014 60.29 383rd 826 53.6%
2015 51.85 490th 840 41.7%
2016 54.27 471st 848 44.5%
2017 53.88 464th 853 45.6%
2018 47.17 528th 847 37.7%
2019 47.57 536th 870 38.4%
2021 41.34 592nd 869 31.9%
2022 37.90 602nd 858 29.8%
2023 46.05 520th 845 38.5%
2024 56.00 426th 881 51.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.33 74th 98 24.5%
2019 25.26 82nd 96 14.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.60 51st 242 78.9%
2019 68.74 39th 239 83.7%
2021 28.68 149th 175 14.9%
2022 32.62 190th 256 25.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.46 407th 515 21.0%
2024 49.51 273rd 572 52.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.16 417th 728 42.7%
2019 47.60 416th 740 43.8%
2021 34.41 490th 683 28.3%
2022 31.55 486th 663 26.7%
2023 13.49 702nd 774 9.3%
2024 19.83 677th 793 14.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 424th 774 45.2%
2019 54.07 444th 787 43.6%
2021 39.73 540th 783 31.0%
2022 27.60 612th 799 23.4%
2023 40.55 526th 787 33.2%
2024 57.16 363rd 809 55.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.96 561st 779 28.0%
2019 40.18 551st 798 31.0%
2021 39.33 550th 784 29.8%
2022 45.12 518th 808 35.9%
2023 48.76 453rd 799 43.3%
2024 50.24 455th 826 44.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.33 71st 266 73.3%
2019 72.78 62nd 283 78.1%
2021 32.18 159th 227 30.0%
2022 43.30 152nd 282 46.1%
2023 31.13 202nd 279 27.6%
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Rank History for White students at Chelsea Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.56 300th 712 57.9%
2019 53.69 345th 722 52.2%
2021 71.23 165th 710 76.8%
2022 50.80 377th 725 48.0%
2023 60.43 275th 712 61.4%
2024 63.08 239th 730 67.3%
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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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 14, 2022

Open Quote Good school good teachers And good education and good staf amazing!!! Thank you so much Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

Open Quote Phenomenal principal and caring teachers and staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, April 3, 2016

Open Quote Chelsea Heights is an amazing school with wonderful educators, staff, and students. I am a teacher so I am EXTREMELY picky and was overwhelmed by all of the choices in SPPS. Looking at reviews and test scores can be misleading! This school is a gem in a wonderful neighborhood with very involved parents. Not only does this school challenge my daughter, the teachers genuinely care about her! Couldn't ask for a better school. Will without hesitation have both my children attend this school K-5. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 22, 2009

Open Quote Chelsea Heights is a traditional neighborhood school with the emphasis on reading, writing and math. In a district filled with almost too many options with open enrollment, don't overlook this quality neighborhood school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chelsea Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 452 73 52 36 6 n/a n/a 0 619
1989 480 93 50 34 4 n/a n/a 0 661
1990 494 103 59 36 2 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 560 129 78 31 1 n/a n/a -102 697
1992 497 96 67 33 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 499 88 69 30 2 n/a n/a 0 688
1994 474 92 69 25 2 n/a n/a 0 662
1995 469 137 108 41 5 n/a n/a 0 760
1996 469 137 108 41 5 n/a n/a 0 760
1997 436 116 94 54 9 n/a n/a 0 709
1998 399 115 83 47 10 n/a n/a 0 654
1999 377 122 123 42 12 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 365 119 125 37 13 n/a n/a 0 659
2001 335 90 110 38 14 n/a n/a 0 587
2002 291 97 106 29 10 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 291 97 106 29 10 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 253 70 80 33 9 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 246 84 62 37 5 n/a n/a 0 434
2006 233 82 49 38 11 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 240 76 49 40 7 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 219 79 44 44 7 n/a n/a 0 393
2009 224 98 43 41 6 n/a n/a 0 412
2010 231 98 53 33 8 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 234 95 53 43 4 0 15 0 444
2012 241 85 65 37 5 0 18 0 451
2013 238 104 66 39 7 1 23 0 478
2014 199 107 68 34 6 1 32 0 447
2015 205 101 57 33 6 1 40 0 443
2016 215 97 60 28 7 1 44 0 452
2017 218 105 61 29 5 1 50 0 469
2018 216 113 59 35 5 0 53 0 481
2019 203 100 54 38 5 1 44 0 445
2020 189 94 48 34 3 1 44 0 413
2021 170 84 44 27 3 0 50 0 378
2022 161 66 32 25 5 0 41 0 330
2023 171 56 30 28 5 0 36 0 326

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 Chelsea Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 619 27.0 22.9 21.3
1989 661 28.6 23.1 20.1
1990 694 29.5 23.5 19.6
1991 697 32.3 21.5 26.7
1992 694 28.0 24.7 28.1
1993 688 30.0 22.9 26.2
1994 662 37.1 17.8 27
1995 760 0.0 0.0 30.8
1996 760 0.0 0.0 30.8
1997 709 32.0 22.2 31
1998 654 n/a 0.0 29.2
1999 676 38.6 17.5 32.7
2000 659 36.0 18.3 39.3
2001 587 31.9 18.4 39.4
2002 533 29.5 18.1 43.3
2003 533 29.5 18.1 43.3
2004 445 25.4 17.5 41.3
2005 434 27.0 16.1 45.4
2006 413 23.2 17.8 45.5
2007 412 24.3 17.0 45.6
2008 393 24.2 16.2 44.8
2009 412 24.0 17.2 45.6
2010 423 25.0 16.8 44.9
2011 444 24.7 17.9 47.5
2012 451 22.9 19.6 43.9
2013 478 27.4 17.4 47.7
2014 447 26.5 16.8 51
2015 443 24.0 18.4 49.7
2016 452 22.0 20.5 46
2017 469 20.4 22.9 46.5
2018 481 24.0 19.9 47.8
2019 445 24.0 18.4 45.2
2020 413 23.0 17.9 49.6
2021 378 23.3 16.1 42.6
2022 330 22.4 14.7 39.7
2023 326 21.5 15.1 42.3

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 Chelsea Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 619 27.0 22.9 21.3
1989 661 28.6 23.1 20.1
1990 694 29.5 23.5 19.6
1991 697 32.3 21.5 26.7
1992 694 28.0 24.7 28.1
1993 688 30.0 22.9 26.2
1994 662 37.1 17.8 27
1995 760 0.0 0.0 30.8
1996 760 0.0 0.0 30.8
1997 709 32.0 22.2 31
1998 654 n/a 0.0 29.2
1999 676 38.6 17.5 32.7
2000 659 36.0 18.3 39.3
2001 587 31.9 18.4 39.4
2002 533 29.5 18.1 43.3
2003 533 29.5 18.1 43.3
2004 445 25.4 17.5 41.3
2005 434 27.0 16.1 45.4
2006 413 23.2 17.8 45.5
2007 412 24.3 17.0 45.6
2008 393 24.2 16.2 44.8
2009 412 24.0 17.2 45.6
2010 423 25.0 16.8 44.9
2011 444 24.7 17.9 47.5
2012 451 22.9 19.6 43.9
2013 478 27.4 17.4 47.7
2014 447 26.5 16.8 51
2015 443 24.0 18.4 49.7
2016 452 22.0 20.5 46
2017 469 20.4 22.9 46.5
2018 481 24.0 19.9 47.8
2019 445 24.0 18.4 45.2
2020 413 23.0 17.9 49.6
2021 378 23.3 16.1 42.6
2022 330 22.4 14.7 39.7
2023 326 21.5 15.1 42.3

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 Chelsea Heights Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,359

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chelsea Heights Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 536th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 520th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chelsea Heights Elementary)59.544.4
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)39.735.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Chelsea Heights Elementary)59.540
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)35.331
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Chelsea Heights Elementary)49.345.5
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)3934.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Chelsea Heights Elementary)50.748.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)34.632.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Chelsea Heights Elementary)49.341.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)31.328.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Chelsea Heights Elementary)58.758.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)46.641
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Chelsea Heights Elementary)54.743.8
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)29.828.9
 0.9%
   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 Students445326
 26.7%
African American10056
 44%
American Indian55
Asian5430
 44.4%
Hispanic3828
 26.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White203171
 15.8%
Two or More Races4436
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%42.3%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea Heights Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Chelsea Heights Elementary.

Students at Chelsea Heights Elementary are 52% White, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Chelsea Heights Elementary ranks 426th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Chelsea Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Murray Middle School
High : Como Park Senior 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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