Como Specialhartzell Elementary School serves 80 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
36%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
38%
12%
White
12%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average).
How many students attend Como Specialhartzell Elementary School?
80 students attend Como Specialhartzell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Como Specialhartzell Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Como Specialhartzell Elementary School?
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Como Specialhartzell Elementary School offer ?
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Como Specialhartzell Elementary School part of?
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School is part of Saint Paul Public Schools.
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