Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Obama Service Learning 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Obama Service Learning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1768 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
73%
12%
White
8%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obama Service Learning Elementary School's ranking?
Obama Service Learning Elementary School is ranked #1768 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Obama Service Learning Elementary School?
135 students attend Obama Service Learning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Obama Service Learning Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Obama Service Learning Elementary School?
Obama Service Learning Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Obama Service Learning Elementary School offer ?
Obama Service Learning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Obama Service Learning Elementary School part of?
Obama Service Learning Elementary School is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Obama Service Learning Elementary School located?
Obama Service Learning Elementary School is located in the Summit University neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Summit University.
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