Como Park Elementary

Summary:

Como Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 327 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which is ranked 346 out of 463 districts in the state.

Como Park Elementary has a highly diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Asian (47.09%) and African American (19.57%) students. Academically, the school's performance on MCA-III tests is generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Math (33.12%), Reading (34.62%), and Science (28.57%) all below the state averages. However, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, such as Asian and African American students, while struggling with the performance of White students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Como Park Elementary faces unique challenges. While it outperforms the Crossroads Montessori and Crossroads Science Program schools in the same district, it lags behind the performance of Chelsea Heights Elementary. Additionally, the charter schools in the area, such as Twin Cities German Immersion Charter and Great River Elementary School, generally demonstrate stronger academic performance compared to Como Park Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 780 Wheelock Pkwy W
       Saint Paul, MN  55117-4099


(651) 293-8820

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
683rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,235 Help


Students who attend Como Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Murray Middle School
High:    Como Park Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.1%
African American:
19.6%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.2% Help


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Compare Details Como Park Elementary ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 11th 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 25.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (47.1%), African American (19.6%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Como Park Elementary is 8.5, which is the 3rd best among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Como Park Elementary is $21,235, which is the 3rd highest among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Como Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Como Park Elementary 683rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Como Park 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 Como Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 16.09 608th 674 9.8%
2004 18.21 607th 676 10.2%
2005 17.61 617th 685 9.9%
2006 13.02 694th 756 8.2%
2007 8.96 733rd 777 5.7%
2008 13.08 717th 781 8.2%
2010 12.46 732nd 803 8.8%
2011 17.95 723rd 814 11.2%
2012 18.93 732nd 820 10.7%
2013 21.77 707th 824 14.2%
2014 15.50 733rd 826 11.3%
2015 13.65 743rd 840 11.5%
2016 13.75 754th 848 11.1%
2017 17.22 735th 853 13.8%
2018 22.89 700th 847 17.4%
2019 21.42 721st 870 17.1%
2021 9.58 770th 869 11.4%
2022 18.32 710th 858 17.2%
2023 24.09 662nd 845 21.7%
2024 25.62 683rd 881 22.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.83 78th 98 20.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.97 56th 242 76.9%
2019 55.22 78th 239 67.4%
2021 60.57 39th 175 77.7%
2022 66.35 47th 256 81.6%
2023 58.62 81st 276 70.7%
2024 47.68 133rd 303 56.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.19 413th 515 19.8%
2022 32.88 373rd 500 25.4%
2023 60.01 177th 524 66.2%
2024 60.32 188th 572 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.53 546th 728 25.0%
2019 33.17 548th 740 25.9%
2021 25.66 546th 683 20.1%
2022 39.81 420th 663 36.7%
2023 43.37 464th 774 40.1%
2024 39.58 515th 793 35.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.37 660th 774 14.7%
2019 27.54 626th 787 20.5%
2021 10.40 704th 783 10.1%
2022 20.77 645th 799 19.3%
2023 18.50 653rd 787 17.0%
2024 16.85 688th 809 15.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.04 625th 779 19.8%
2019 16.32 691st 798 13.4%
2021 11.63 697th 784 11.1%
2022 19.46 678th 808 16.1%
2023 27.48 614th 799 23.2%
2024 33.25 597th 826 27.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.21 88th 134 34.3%
2019 31.71 94th 136 30.9%
2021 15.19 70th 88 20.5%
2022 22.40 95th 131 27.5%
2023 27.16 89th 128 30.5%
2024 33.06 97th 154 37.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.64 162nd 266 39.1%
2019 42.06 172nd 283 39.2%
2021 49.06 107th 227 52.9%
2022 54.57 111th 282 60.6%
2024 51.84 135th 310 56.5%
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Rank History for White students at Como Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.43 463rd 722 35.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Como Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 83 103 13 8 n/a n/a 0 473
1989 294 77 129 21 8 n/a n/a 0 529
1990 314 109 139 15 4 n/a n/a 0 581
1991 396 199 195 32 8 n/a n/a -113 717
1992 348 174 204 25 8 n/a n/a 0 759
1993 311 186 225 34 9 n/a n/a 0 765
1994 308 240 249 34 8 n/a n/a 0 839
1995 288 249 260 35 10 n/a n/a 0 842
1996 288 249 260 35 10 n/a n/a 0 842
1997 229 261 258 47 15 n/a n/a 0 810
1998 215 310 317 39 9 n/a n/a 0 890
1999 179 239 314 48 17 n/a n/a 0 797
2000 162 193 303 46 10 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 110 194 261 49 9 n/a n/a 0 623
2002 81 158 208 47 9 n/a n/a 0 503
2003 81 158 208 47 9 n/a n/a 0 503
2004 75 164 189 43 12 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 74 131 180 41 11 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 63 106 292 58 5 n/a n/a 0 524
2007 50 116 241 53 4 n/a n/a 0 464
2008 54 134 245 50 9 n/a n/a 0 492
2009 54 142 227 51 10 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 67 155 193 46 11 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 58 133 204 42 10 0 12 0 459
2012 56 147 201 45 8 1 17 0 475
2013 80 125 203 54 6 0 16 0 484
2014 61 105 205 44 5 0 33 0 453
2015 43 131 227 45 7 1 37 0 491
2016 50 133 253 52 4 0 44 0 536
2017 42 112 258 48 5 0 43 0 508
2018 47 132 240 33 5 0 36 0 493
2019 53 115 200 33 12 0 38 0 451
2020 37 117 195 27 8 0 24 0 408
2021 24 104 178 38 8 0 25 0 377
2022 33 95 159 36 6 0 21 0 350
2023 37 64 154 39 5 0 28 0 327

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 Como Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 25.0 18.9 61.1
1989 529 26.8 19.7 49
1990 581 28.0 20.7 47
1991 717 29.5 24.3 54.4
1992 759 33.0 23.0 58.4
1993 765 31.0 24.7 63
1994 839 39.5 21.2 50.2
1995 842 0.0 0.0 63.5
1996 842 0.0 0.0 63.5
1997 810 44.0 18.4 70.7
1998 890 n/a 0.0 68.8
1999 797 62.2 12.8 72.8
2000 714 57.0 12.5 77.6
2001 623 47.5 13.1 83.1
2002 503 46.0 10.9 83.7
2003 503 46.0 10.9 83.7
2004 483 43.5 11.1 84.5
2005 437 50.3 8.7 85.6
2006 524 38.0 13.8 89.1
2007 464 46.9 9.9 90.3
2008 492 44.2 11.1 91.3
2009 484 43.6 11.1 87.2
2010 472 38.5 12.2 92.4
2011 459 37.5 12.2 90.4
2012 475 36.8 12.9 92.6
2013 484 37.0 13.0 90.9
2014 453 45.9 9.8 88.5
2015 491 46.0 10.6 87.4
2016 536 41.0 13.0 85.8
2017 508 36.7 13.8 82.7
2018 493 39.9 12.3 76.9
2019 451 39.1 11.5 77.8
2020 408 38.6 10.5 82.8
2021 377 33.7 11.1 82.8
2022 350 41.6 8.4 84.6
2023 327 38.3 8.5 90.2

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 Como Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 473 25.0 18.9 61.1
1989 529 26.8 19.7 49
1990 581 28.0 20.7 47
1991 717 29.5 24.3 54.4
1992 759 33.0 23.0 58.4
1993 765 31.0 24.7 63
1994 839 39.5 21.2 50.2
1995 842 0.0 0.0 63.5
1996 842 0.0 0.0 63.5
1997 810 44.0 18.4 70.7
1998 890 n/a 0.0 68.8
1999 797 62.2 12.8 72.8
2000 714 57.0 12.5 77.6
2001 623 47.5 13.1 83.1
2002 503 46.0 10.9 83.7
2003 503 46.0 10.9 83.7
2004 483 43.5 11.1 84.5
2005 437 50.3 8.7 85.6
2006 524 38.0 13.8 89.1
2007 464 46.9 9.9 90.3
2008 492 44.2 11.1 91.3
2009 484 43.6 11.1 87.2
2010 472 38.5 12.2 92.4
2011 459 37.5 12.2 90.4
2012 475 36.8 12.9 92.6
2013 484 37.0 13.0 90.9
2014 453 45.9 9.8 88.5
2015 491 46.0 10.6 87.4
2016 536 41.0 13.0 85.8
2017 508 36.7 13.8 82.7
2018 493 39.9 12.3 76.9
2019 451 39.1 11.5 77.8
2020 408 38.6 10.5 82.8
2021 377 33.7 11.1 82.8
2022 350 41.6 8.4 84.6
2023 327 38.3 8.5 90.2

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 Como Park Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,235

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Como Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 721st of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 662nd of 845 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Como Park Elementary)27.736.2
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)39.735.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Como Park Elementary)21.525
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)35.331
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Como Park Elementary)50.746.3
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)3934.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Como Park Elementary)46.734.6
 12.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)34.632.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Como Park Elementary)43.737.3
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)31.328.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Como Park Elementary)48.634.6
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)46.641
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Como Park Elementary)23.917.7
 6.3%
   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 Students451327
 27.5%
African American11564
 44.3%
American Indian125
 58.3%
Asian200154
 23%
Hispanic3339
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White5337
 30.2%
Two or More Races3828
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.8%90.2%
 12.4%


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Students at Como Park Elementary are 47% Asian, 20% African American, 12% Hispanic, 11% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Como Park Elementary.

Students who attend Como Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Murray Middle School
High : Como Park Senior High

Como Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Minnesota elementary schools.


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