Frost Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Frost Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 509 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with consistently low performance compared to state and district averages.

Frost Lake has a unique racial makeup, with a much higher percentage of Asian students (57.37%) and a lower percentage of White students (5.89%) compared to the state. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science that are significantly lower than the state and district averages. This is likely due to the high percentage of students (over 89%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In contrast, nearby schools like Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo, Nokomis Montessori North Campus, and The Heights Community School generally perform better academically.

Despite the challenges, Frost Lake has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 11-12 students per teacher, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, this advantage does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and school climate, may be playing a role. Addressing the racial and socioeconomic disparities at Frost Lake will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach involving the Saint Paul Public Schools district, the school, and community stakeholders.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1505 Hoyt Ave E
       Saint Paul, MN  55106-1299


(651) 293-8930

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
837th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,828 Help


Students who attend Frost Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Battle Creek Middle
High:    Johnson Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
57.4%
African American:
18.1%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.4% Help


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Compare Details Frost Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 29th 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 5.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (57.4%), African American (18.1%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frost Lake Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 18th 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 Frost Lake Elementary School is $17,828, which is the 11th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frost Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frost Lake Elementary School 837th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Frost Lake Elementary School 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 Frost Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.69 590th 674 12.5%
2004 11.90 626th 676 7.4%
2005 11.23 635th 685 7.3%
2006 11.09 702nd 756 7.1%
2007 16.52 703rd 777 9.5%
2008 26.34 676th 781 13.4%
2010 10.18 750th 803 6.6%
2011 15.49 729th 814 10.4%
2012 11.87 753rd 820 8.2%
2013 14.40 743rd 824 9.8%
2014 5.72 771st 826 6.7%
2015 3.47 805th 840 4.2%
2016 3.86 810th 848 4.5%
2017 2.98 814th 853 4.6%
2018 2.11 830th 847 2.0%
2019 4.73 823rd 870 5.4%
2021 2.37 862nd 869 0.8%
2022 4.52 827th 858 3.6%
2023 8.93 768th 845 9.1%
2024 5.46 837th 881 5.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 209th 242 13.6%
2019 40.90 129th 239 46.0%
2021 29.82 143rd 175 18.3%
2022 51.82 100th 256 60.9%
2023 54.29 99th 276 64.1%
2024 37.55 199th 303 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.65 435th 463 6.0%
2019 4.69 509th 515 1.2%
2022 11.71 479th 500 4.2%
2023 5.16 521st 524 0.6%
2024 10.61 547th 572 4.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.51 713th 728 2.1%
2019 13.24 684th 740 7.6%
2021 8.00 668th 683 2.2%
2022 13.45 620th 663 6.5%
2023 18.44 670th 774 13.4%
2024 12.65 717th 793 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.38 760th 774 1.8%
2019 5.38 748th 787 5.0%
2021 2.36 776th 783 0.9%
2022 3.86 782nd 799 2.1%
2023 9.29 721st 787 8.4%
2024 4.76 778th 809 3.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.26 764th 779 1.9%
2019 4.67 764th 798 4.3%
2021 2.58 771st 784 1.7%
2022 5.07 773rd 808 4.3%
2023 8.34 735th 799 8.0%
2024 7.01 771st 826 6.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.90 131st 134 2.2%
2019 15.28 118th 136 13.2%
2021 12.16 78th 88 11.4%
2022 18.16 108th 131 17.6%
2023 23.37 99th 128 22.7%
2024 14.43 138th 154 10.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.08 218th 266 18.0%
2019 23.89 232nd 283 18.0%
2021 9.54 224th 227 1.3%
2022 14.90 264th 282 6.4%
2023 13.72 259th 279 7.2%
2024 13.18 285th 310 8.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frost Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.62 212th 220 3.6%
2019 26.60 183rd 219 16.4%
2022 14.47 198th 209 5.3%
2024 11.84 240th 249 3.6%
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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 Frost Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 13 159 11 3 n/a n/a 0 466
1989 314 12 190 8 5 n/a n/a 0 529
1990 329 16 222 8 5 n/a n/a 0 580
1991 401 20 282 9 5 n/a n/a -81 636
1992 338 18 253 10 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 319 19 263 10 3 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 302 13 272 13 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 262 12 264 14 2 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 262 12 264 14 2 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 237 15 287 20 7 n/a n/a 0 566
1998 222 17 315 21 7 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 181 16 315 21 9 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 175 18 343 18 6 n/a n/a 0 560
2001 153 19 339 19 7 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 120 50 320 43 8 n/a n/a 0 541
2003 120 50 320 43 8 n/a n/a 0 541
2004 103 68 311 54 6 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 81 63 333 63 8 n/a n/a 0 548
2006 76 54 335 74 7 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 65 55 343 71 4 n/a n/a 0 538
2008 68 48 364 66 5 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 66 55 364 69 5 n/a n/a 0 559
2010 58 59 358 66 8 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 58 69 367 51 4 1 7 0 557
2012 59 56 390 59 4 0 10 0 578
2013 53 74 356 50 2 0 15 0 550
2014 53 101 242 67 2 0 44 0 509
2015 50 102 246 81 3 0 43 0 525
2016 51 113 253 74 2 1 34 0 528
2017 45 129 260 69 2 1 36 0 542
2018 43 143 294 62 2 0 43 0 587
2019 32 118 281 69 2 1 32 0 535
2020 21 123 302 58 1 0 21 0 526
2021 26 100 290 53 0 0 31 0 500
2022 31 90 252 57 2 0 30 0 462
2023 30 92 292 52 1 0 42 0 509

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 Frost Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 466 23.6 19.7 42.7
1989 529 27.1 19.5 32.7
1990 580 30.4 19.0 34.8
1991 636 32.0 19.8 39.6
1992 620 32.0 19.3 37.6
1993 614 29.0 21.2 43.2
1994 602 34.0 17.7 43.2
1995 554 0.0 0.0 48.7
1996 554 0.0 0.0 48.7
1997 566 36.0 15.7 49.6
1998 582 n/a 0.0 51.9
1999 542 42.7 12.7 48.3
2000 560 49.0 11.4 64.6
2001 537 48.9 11.0 65.4
2002 541 42.0 12.9 66.4
2003 541 42.0 12.9 66.4
2004 542 41.0 13.2 71.2
2005 548 48.0 11.4 79.7
2006 546 32.0 17.1 77.8
2007 538 37.5 14.3 78.3
2008 551 37.1 14.9 79.7
2009 559 38.8 14.4 81.9
2010 549 39.9 13.7 86.2
2011 557 39.6 14.0 87.4
2012 578 38.0 15.2 88.4
2013 550 42.4 12.9 87.8
2014 509 46.3 10.9 88.2
2015 525 43.0 12.2 87.8
2016 528 38.0 13.8 86.2
2017 542 36.8 14.7 89.1
2018 587 38.3 15.2 84.5
2019 535 41.8 12.7 76.6
2020 526 40.2 13.0 81.6
2021 500 41.8 11.9 79.8
2022 462 44.0 10.5 77.1
2023 509 42.4 11.9 89.4

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 Frost Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 466 23.6 19.7 42.7
1989 529 27.1 19.5 32.7
1990 580 30.4 19.0 34.8
1991 636 32.0 19.8 39.6
1992 620 32.0 19.3 37.6
1993 614 29.0 21.2 43.2
1994 602 34.0 17.7 43.2
1995 554 0.0 0.0 48.7
1996 554 0.0 0.0 48.7
1997 566 36.0 15.7 49.6
1998 582 n/a 0.0 51.9
1999 542 42.7 12.7 48.3
2000 560 49.0 11.4 64.6
2001 537 48.9 11.0 65.4
2002 541 42.0 12.9 66.4
2003 541 42.0 12.9 66.4
2004 542 41.0 13.2 71.2
2005 548 48.0 11.4 79.7
2006 546 32.0 17.1 77.8
2007 538 37.5 14.3 78.3
2008 551 37.1 14.9 79.7
2009 559 38.8 14.4 81.9
2010 549 39.9 13.7 86.2
2011 557 39.6 14.0 87.4
2012 578 38.0 15.2 88.4
2013 550 42.4 12.9 87.8
2014 509 46.3 10.9 88.2
2015 525 43.0 12.2 87.8
2016 528 38.0 13.8 86.2
2017 542 36.8 14.7 89.1
2018 587 38.3 15.2 84.5
2019 535 41.8 12.7 76.6
2020 526 40.2 13.0 81.6
2021 500 41.8 11.9 79.8
2022 462 44.0 10.5 77.1
2023 509 42.4 11.9 89.4

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 Frost Lake Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,828

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frost Lake Elementary School

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 823rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 768th of 845 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Frost Lake Elementary School)22.510.3
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)39.735.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Frost Lake Elementary School)2010.3
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)35.331
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Frost Lake Elementary School)26.321.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)3934.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Frost Lake Elementary School)22.513
 9.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)34.632.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Frost Lake Elementary School)21.823.8
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)31.328.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Frost Lake Elementary School)32.938.1
 5.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)46.641
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Frost Lake Elementary School)16.514.5
 1.9%
   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 Students535509
 4.9%
African American11892
 22%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian281292
 3.9%
Hispanic6952
 24.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3230
 6.3%
Two or More Races3242
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.6%89.4%
 12.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Frost Lake Elementary School

Frost Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Frost Lake Elementary School are 57% Asian, 18% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Frost Lake Elementary School.

Students who attend Frost Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Battle Creek Middle
High : Johnson Senior High


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