Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, St. James Northside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 492 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
St. James Northside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James Northside Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is St. James Northside Elementary School's ranking?
St. James Northside Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend St. James Northside Elementary School?
492 students attend St. James Northside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of St. James Northside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Northside Elementary School?
St. James Northside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. James Northside Elementary School offer ?
St. James Northside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is St. James Northside Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 492 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
