Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamline Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamline Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hamline Elementary School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Hamline Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamline Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1774 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
49%
12%
White
19%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamline Elementary School's ranking?
Hamline Elementary School is ranked #1774 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hamline Elementary School often compared to?
Hamline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Anthony Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hamline Elementary School?
294 students attend Hamline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hamline Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamline Elementary School?
Hamline Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamline Elementary School offer ?
Hamline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hamline Elementary School part of?
Hamline Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Hamline Elementary School located?
Hamline Elementary School is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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