L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Summary:

L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is a public magnet elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 295 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and commitment to equity.

L'Etoile du Nord consistently outperforms the Saint Paul Public Schools district and the state of Minnesota in proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science. In 2023-2024, the school had 62.71% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 25.88% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a mix of White (42.71%), African American (19.32%), Hispanic (14.58%), Asian (4.75%), and students of two or more races (18.31%), is a key differentiating factor, as many nearby schools have a more homogeneous student population.

The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students, consistently ranking among the top schools in Minnesota for these subgroups. For example, in 2023-2024, the school ranked 36th out of 310 Minnesota elementary schools for African American students and 59th out of 730 for White students in Math proficiency. Additionally, L'Etoile du Nord has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13:1 to 15.4:1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo and Nokomis Montessori North Campus.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1760 Ames Place
       Saint Paul, MN  55106-2954


(651) 221-1480

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,526 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
African American:
19.3%
Two or more races:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion ranks better than 79.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 5th 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 76.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (19.3%), two or more races (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is 13. 28 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 L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is $14,526. 29 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion:

SchoolDigger ranks L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion 181st of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion 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 L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

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Rank History for all students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.64 193rd 674 71.4%
2004 65.76 229th 676 66.1%
2005 79.09 82nd 685 88.0%
2006 74.74 141st 756 81.3%
2007 82.80 55th 777 92.9%
2008 88.39 16th 781 98.0%
2010 76.35 120th 803 85.1%
2011 83.18 58th 814 92.9%
2012 66.94 287th 820 65.0%
2013 79.42 114th 824 86.2%
2014 71.99 222nd 826 73.1%
2015 64.41 326th 840 61.2%
2016 63.28 346th 848 59.2%
2017 68.44 291st 853 65.9%
2018 69.85 260th 847 69.3%
2019 70.09 252nd 870 71.0%
2021 53.28 470th 869 45.9%
2022 67.12 294th 858 65.7%
2023 73.62 218th 845 74.2%
2024 76.23 181st 881 79.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.36 5th 98 94.9%
2024 68.35 23rd 81 71.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.76 43rd 242 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.08 435th 728 40.2%
2019 57.78 312th 740 57.8%
2021 38.76 450th 683 34.1%
2022 42.57 400th 663 39.7%
2023 72.37 163rd 774 78.9%
2024 75.07 134th 793 83.1%
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Rank History for Female students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.17 212th 774 72.6%
2019 67.56 263rd 787 66.6%
2021 50.60 448th 783 42.8%
2022 69.84 240th 799 70.0%
2023 69.83 236th 787 70.0%
2024 71.96 212th 809 73.8%
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Rank History for Male students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.30 303rd 779 61.1%
2019 69.20 240th 798 69.9%
2021 52.64 423rd 784 46.0%
2022 55.76 391st 808 51.6%
2023 74.89 177th 799 77.8%
2024 77.56 154th 826 81.4%
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Rank History for African American students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.35 41st 266 84.6%
2019 83.97 32nd 283 88.7%
2024 80.47 36th 310 88.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.29 85th 219 61.2%
2023 71.26 40th 214 81.3%
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Rank History for White students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.71 40th 712 94.4%
2019 83.55 59th 722 91.8%
2021 61.33 242nd 710 65.9%
2022 79.68 95th 725 86.9%
2023 82.71 84th 712 88.2%
2024 84.04 59th 730 91.9%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.4)
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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Open Quote IT IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!!!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2017

Open Quote My son loves the school! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Open Quote My child goes to this school (lower campus). I always have the hardest time getting a refund for anything that i have been double charged on. Her kindergarten teacher was always overwhelmed and would leave for long periods of the time because she couldnt handle her students. I volunteered to help in class as well and some students have been neglected. Even my own child came home with wet pants and she went through half the school day with wet pants until she came home. PLEASE PASS on this school! The school teachers have favoritism as well. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 24, 2014

Open Quote Excellent school. Students are given individual attention. Parents are very much envolved. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Open Quote This elementary school is good at incorporating the French language into the curriculum. The city of St. Paul is fortunate to have this program because it allows kids the opportunity to become bilingual. I hope LNFI continues to be a strong elementary program (K – 5) and is able to stay in one building – anywhere in the city of St. Paul. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 30, 2011

Open Quote Incredible school with incredible teachers. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, August 30, 2010

Open Quote I've been a student for 6 years know at l'etoile du nord and waiting on 7th it's great to learn because my mom who was born in lille frand my dad born in new zealand now i can speak to both of them in diffrent languages Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 18, 2009

Open Quote We live in East St. Paul and are very fortunate to have the opportunity to have French Immersion provided by the public school system. The parent involvement in the whole educational process is extraordinary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 24 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1999 41 15 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2000 54 9 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 73
2001 82 17 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 147 30 21 10 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2003 147 30 21 10 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2004 193 43 30 12 3 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 221 53 36 17 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 271 48 38 30 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2007 279 61 41 35 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 303 69 36 38 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 329 67 39 50 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2010 348 77 46 58 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2011 379 83 39 67 6 0 11 0 585
2012 391 98 33 79 6 0 21 0 628
2013 393 109 46 72 8 0 37 0 665
2014 233 63 18 41 2 0 18 0 375
2015 223 66 24 43 4 0 28 0 388
2016 222 70 24 46 3 0 39 0 404
2017 200 68 21 41 2 0 34 0 366
2018 172 64 21 39 3 0 33 0 332
2019 163 59 11 41 1 0 29 0 304
2020 139 59 10 41 2 0 29 0 280
2021 117 45 10 34 2 0 32 0 240
2022 94 43 10 25 1 0 36 0 209
2023 126 57 14 43 1 0 54 0 295

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 L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 41 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 61 0.0 0.0 14.8
2000 73 13.5 5.4 24.7
2001 111 3.0 37.0 14.4
2002 210 12.4 16.9 27.1
2003 210 12.4 16.9 27.1
2004 281 14.5 19.4 23.8
2005 327 17.0 19.2 25.1
2006 387 15.5 25.0 22.7
2007 417 21.5 19.4 22.8
2008 449 20.7 21.7 21.8
2009 489 24.6 19.9 19.8
2010 534 26.5 20.1 24.5
2011 585 27.6 21.1 21.2
2012 628 30.4 20.6 23.9
2013 665 34.1 19.4 28.6
2014 375 19.7 19.0 27.7
2015 388 20.0 19.4 29.1
2016 404 20.0 20.2 29.2
2017 366 16.3 22.3 31.1
2018 332 15.0 22.0 27.4
2019 304 16.0 18.9 30.3
2020 280 16.0 17.4 32.5
2021 240 15.8 15.1 32.9
2022 209 13.5 15.4 27.8
2023 295 22.6 13.0 39.3

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 L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 41 n/a 0.0 19.5
1999 61 0.0 0.0 14.8
2000 73 13.5 5.4 24.7
2001 111 3.0 37.0 14.4
2002 210 12.4 16.9 27.1
2003 210 12.4 16.9 27.1
2004 281 14.5 19.4 23.8
2005 327 17.0 19.2 25.1
2006 387 15.5 25.0 22.7
2007 417 21.5 19.4 22.8
2008 449 20.7 21.7 21.8
2009 489 24.6 19.9 19.8
2010 534 26.5 20.1 24.5
2011 585 27.6 21.1 21.2
2012 628 30.4 20.6 23.9
2013 665 34.1 19.4 28.6
2014 375 19.7 19.0 27.7
2015 388 20.0 19.4 29.1
2016 404 20.0 20.2 29.2
2017 366 16.3 22.3 31.1
2018 332 15.0 22.0 27.4
2019 304 16.0 18.9 30.3
2020 280 16.0 17.4 32.5
2021 240 15.8 15.1 32.9
2022 209 13.5 15.4 27.8
2023 295 22.6 13.0 39.3

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 L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,526

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

Impact of COVID-19 on L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

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 252nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 218th of 845 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion)62.360
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)39.735.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion)62.342.9
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)35.331
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion)6057.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)3934.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion)62.360
 2.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)34.632.1
 2.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion)71.378.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)31.328.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion)86.372.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)46.641
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion)58.864.6
 5.8%
   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 Students304295
 3%
African American5957
 3.4%
American Indian11
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic4143
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White163126
 22.7%
Two or More Races2954
 86.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%39.3%
 9.1%


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L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion ranks 181st of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 295 students attended L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion.

Students at L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion are 43% White, 19% African American, 18% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 5% Asian.


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