At a glance
Reported students
409
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
Groveland Park Elementary: 409 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.9:1 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)
- 26.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Groveland Park Elementary
Groveland 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 409 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 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above 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 White (51.3%) and Black (20.5%). English learners represent 14.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. 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 Groveland Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.41 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
- 14.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black20.5%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11%
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.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Elementary · Grades PK–04
410 reported students
Highland Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
393 reported students
Como Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
431 reported students
Horace Mann School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Public schools near Groveland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | KG–05 | 399 | 0.9 mi |
| Horace Mann School Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 445 | 0.9 mi |
| Four Seasons Elementary Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 256 | 1.1 mi |
| Howe Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | 03–05 | 230 | 1.2 mi |
| EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 393 | 1.3 mi |
| Hiawatha Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | KG–02 | 201 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Groveland Park Elementary
What grades does Groveland Park Elementary serve?
Groveland 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 Groveland Park Elementary?
Groveland Park Elementary reported 409 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th 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 Groveland Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 409 students and 27.41 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 Groveland Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Groveland 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 Groveland Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.4% 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 Groveland Park Elementary in?
Groveland 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 Groveland Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dowling Elementary (0.9 mi), Horace Mann School (0.9 mi), Four Seasons Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.