At a glance
Reported students
387
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Como Park Elementary: 387 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
What the reported data says about Como Park Elementary
Como Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Saint Paul. It is one of 89 current school records connected to Saint Paul Public Schools. NCES reports 387 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (39.8%) and Black (21.2%). English learners represent 55.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Como Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.2%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black21.2%
- Asian39.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Saint Paul Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Highland Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Groveland Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
409 reported students
Global Arts Plus Lower
Elementary · Grades PK–04
410 reported students
Barack & Michelle Obama Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
The Heights Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Public schools near Como Park Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Online Elementary School Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | KG–05 | 109 | under 0.1 mi |
| Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr Elementary · Charter · Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr | KG–08 | 563 | 0.6 mi |
| Crossroads Montessori Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 178 | 0.7 mi |
| Crossroads Science Program Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 192 | 0.7 mi |
| Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 492 | 1.2 mi |
| The Journey School Elementary · Charter · The Journey School | KG–06 | 125 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Como Park Elementary
What grades does Como Park Elementary serve?
Como Park Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Saint Paul Public Schools.
How many students attend Como Park Elementary?
Como Park Elementary reported 387 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 347 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Como Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 387 students and 39.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Como Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Como Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Saint Paul Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Como Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Como Park Elementary in?
Como Park Elementary is part of Saint Paul Public Schools, based in Saint Paul, MN, which operates 89 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Como Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Saint Paul Online Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr (0.6 mi), Crossroads Montessori (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.