Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Summary:

Nokomis Montessori South Campus is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom quarter of Minnesota elementary schools over the past several years.

Nokomis Montessori South Campus' academic performance on MCA-III assessments falls below state and district averages across all grades and subjects. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with low rankings for Asian, White, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, it has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

When compared to other magnet schools in the area, such as L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion and Battle Creek Elementary School, Nokomis Montessori South Campus performs significantly worse, with much higher academic achievement and rankings. Despite its struggles, the school has shown little to no improvement in its performance or rankings over the past several years, suggesting the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address its academic and equity challenges.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106-6004

(651) 744-5500

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
765^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,309

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

40.5%

White:

26.1%

African American:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nokomis Montessori South Campus ranks worse than 86.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 17^th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Nokomis Montessori South Campus is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (40.5%), White (26.1%), African American (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nokomis Montessori South Campus is 10.9, which is the 10^th best among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Nokomis Montessori South Campus employs 24.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nokomis Montessori South Campus is $17,309, which is the 15^th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nokomis Montessori South Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Nokomis Montessori South Campus 765^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Nokomis Montessori South Campus in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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Asian students:

Saint Paul Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Nokomis Montessori South Campus

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Rank History for all students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2015	31.51	656^th	840	21.9%
2016	13.97	753^rd	848	11.2%
2017	13.36	756^th	853	11.4%
2018	9.18	773^rd	847	8.7%
2019	12.68	765^th	870	12.1%
2021	12.39	748^th	869	13.9%
2022	19.04	707^th	858	17.6%
2023	15.06	721^st	845	14.7%
2024	14.32	765^th	881	13.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	31.81	189^th	239	20.9%
2022	36.04	172^nd	256	32.8%
2023	17.14	264^th	276	4.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	10.27	691^st	728	5.1%
2019	17.61	649^th	740	12.3%
2021	18.43	590^th	683	13.6%
2022	27.52	515^th	663	22.3%
2023	17.13	676^th	774	12.7%
2024	7.37	763^rd	793	3.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	15.95	675^th	774	12.8%
2019	16.81	691^st	787	12.2%
2021	14.21	681^st	783	13.0%
2022	19.84	652^nd	799	18.4%
2023	15.81	674^th	787	14.4%
2024	19.55	674^th	809	16.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	10.79	708^th	779	9.1%
2019	10.80	720^th	798	9.8%
2021	11.80	696^th	784	11.2%
2022	20.82	669^th	808	17.2%
2023	16.64	677^th	799	15.3%
2024	9.45	754^th	826	8.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	4.56	132^nd	134	1.5%
2019	17.36	113^th	136	16.9%
2021	10.59	86^th	88	2.3%
2022	19.80	104^th	131	20.6%
2023	8.93	125^th	128	2.3%
2024	8.22	151^st	154	1.9%

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Rank History for White students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.01	473^rd	725	34.8%
2023	32.53	540^th	712	24.2%

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nokomis Montessori South Campus

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	48	27	90	19	1	5	190
2015	53	28	88	26	1	8	204
2016	51	33	75	30	1	15	205
2017	50	41	96	30	1	20	238
2018	52	36	95	33	0	24	240
2019	69	32	110	28	0	28	267
2020	73	36	93	17	3	30	252
2021	69	39	106	20	4	28	266
2022	69	35	91	20	0	25	240
2023	69	39	107	21	1	27	264

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 Nokomis Montessori South Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	190	13.4	14.1	54.7
2015	204	15.0	13.6	52.5
2016	205	14.0	14.6	49.8
2017	238	17.2	13.7	57.1
2018	240	16.2	14.7	57.5
2019	267	20.0	13.3	55.8
2020	252	16.1	15.6	54
2021	266	20.3	13.0	51.9
2022	240	23.8	10.0	54.2
2023	264	24.1	10.9	68.9

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 Nokomis Montessori South Campus

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	190	13.4	14.1	54.7
2015	204	15.0	13.6	52.5
2016	205	14.0	14.6	49.8
2017	238	17.2	13.7	57.1
2018	240	16.2	14.7	57.5
2019	267	20.0	13.3	55.8
2020	252	16.1	15.6	54
2021	266	20.3	13.0	51.9
2022	240	23.8	10.0	54.2
2023	264	24.1	10.9	68.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$17,309

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nokomis Montessori South Campus

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 765^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 721^st of 845 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Nokomis Montessori South Campus)	23.1	23.1
3rd Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	39.7	35.8	3.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Nokomis Montessori South Campus)	23.1	37.8	14.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)	35.3	31	4.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Nokomis Montessori South Campus)	35.9	15.8	20.1%
4th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	39	34.9	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Nokomis Montessori South Campus)	43.6	23.7	19.9%
4th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)	34.6	32.1	2.6%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Nokomis Montessori South Campus)	16.2	13.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Saint Paul Public Schools)	31.3	28.3	3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Nokomis Montessori South Campus)	48.7	31.6	17.1%
5th Grade Reading (Saint Paul Public Schools)	46.6	41	5.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Nokomis Montessori South Campus)	29.7	31.6	1.9%
5th Grade Science (Saint Paul Public Schools)	29.8	28.9	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	267	264	1.1%
African American	32	39	21.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	110	107	2.7%
Hispanic	28	21	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	69
Two or More Races	28	27	3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.8%	68.9%	13.1%

Schools Near Nokomis Montessori South Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Nokomis Montessori South Campus	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	525 White Bear Ave N	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 744-5500	264	24	10.9	68.9%	69 (26.1%)	39 (14.8%)	21 (8.0%)	107 (40.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.2%)	14.3	765^th of 881 public elementary schools	13.2%		15.1	721^st of 845 public elementary schools	14.7%	44	24.2	21.1	11.1				18.7	33.3	35.1	29.7				32.7	16.2		16.2	$17,309
Eastern Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Margaret St	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8870	266	26	10.3	93.2%	28 (10.5%)	55 (20.7%)	31 (11.7%)	125 (47.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.4%)	18	738^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.2%		10.3	759^th of 845 public elementary schools	10.2%	21	20.0	24.5	27.9				24.1	24.4	27.8	44.2				31.7	27.9		27.9	$19,421
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1760 Ames Place	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(651) 221-1480	295	23	13.0	39.3%	126 (42.7%)	57 (19.3%)	43 (14.6%)	14 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (18.3%)	76.2	181^st of 881 public elementary schools	79.5%		73.6	218^th of 845 public elementary schools	74.2%	37	65.1	60.0	62.5				62.7	54.8	48.6	80.0				61.5	67.5		67.5	$14,526
Academia Cesar Chavez Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1801 Lacrosse Ave	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Academia Cesar Chavez Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 778-2940	547	38	14.4	85.9%	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	532 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	3.1	864^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.9%		2.4	836^th of 845 public elementary schools	1.1%	28	3.7	0.0	0.0	10.2	2.2	12.7	4.8	9.3	0.0	17.9	16.3	26.7	21.8	15.0	5.6	3.6	4.6	$14,606
Nokomis Montessori North Campus	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	985 Ruth St N	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 744-7440	351	32	10.9	70.4%	62 (17.7%)	26 (7.4%)	32 (9.1%)	185 (52.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (11.7%)	7.5	813^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.7%		7.7	776^th of 845 public elementary schools	8.2%	37	21.3	14.6	0.0				13.6	27.1	22.9	18.4				23.5	2.6		2.6	$15,872
Achieve Language Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2169 Stillwater Ave	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Achieve Language Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 738-4875	450	38	11.9	85.6%	22 (4.9%)	53 (11.8%)	200 (44.4%)	151 (33.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.7%)	8.9	800^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.2%		6.5	789^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.6%	11	33.3	22.9	4.0	6.3	8.2	12.8	14.5	12.2	20.4	16.0	36.7	26.5	30.8	23.5	10.4	18.9	14.1	$14,603
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	1611 Ames Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Cornerstone Montessori Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 774-5000	138	9	16.0	55.1%	67 (48.6%)	18 (13.0%)	26 (18.8%)	9 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (13.0%)	40.5	580^th of 881 public elementary schools	34.2%		58.1	392^nd of 845 public elementary schools	53.6%	188	18.8	26.3	26.3	31.6			26.0	25.0	47.4	65.0	68.4			52.7	36.8		36.8	$13,321
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1140 White Bear Ave N	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8970	388	31	12.3	94.1%	29 (7.5%)	136 (35.1%)	48 (12.4%)	145 (37.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	4.1	854^th of 881 public elementary schools	3.1%		6.7	786^th of 845 public elementary schools	7.0%	68	11.6	6.1	15.4	2.0	4.9	0.0	6.8	9.1	2.9	20.5	14.3	10.0	6.5	10.9	10.0	3.3	7.1	$5,237
Battle Creek Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	60 Ruth St S	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 744-4130	438	39	11.0	82.4%	43 (9.8%)	105 (24.0%)	51 (11.6%)	197 (45.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.1%)	19.7	725^th of 881 public elementary schools	17.7%		20	688^th of 845 public elementary schools	18.6%	37	40.3	24.3	32.9				32.6	19.4	35.2	39.2				31.3	12.2		12.2	$17,494
American Indian Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1075 3rd St E	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 778-3100	524	42	12.4	87.8%	36 (6.9%)	71 (13.5%)	108 (20.6%)	159 (30.3%)	59 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (17.4%)	4.7	846^th of 881 public elementary schools	4.0%		6.1	791^st of 845 public elementary schools	6.4%	55	14.3	4.8	1.4	11.8	8.8	7.7	7.8	18.4	14.6	15.5	23.1	14.0	18.9	17.3	0.0	9.8	4.1	$17,042

Frequently Asked Questions about Nokomis Montessori South Campus

What district is Nokomis Montessori South Campus in?

Saint Paul Public Schools

How many students attend Nokomis Montessori South Campus?

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Nokomis Montessori South Campus.

Is Nokomis Montessori South Campus a good school?

Nokomis Montessori South Campus ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Minnesota elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Nokomis Montessori South Campus?

Students at Nokomis Montessori South Campus are 41% Asian, 26% White, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

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