Great River Elementary School

1326 ENERGY PARK DR
SAINT PAUL, MN 55108

Charter School 384 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Great River Elementary School, located in the Energy Park area of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that operates under a Montessori framework. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is deeply committed to the Montessori philosophy of self-directed learning, hands-on experience, and collaborative work. The curriculum is designed to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, encouraging students to explore their interests while developing personal responsibility and respect for their community.

The school is known for its multi-age classrooms, which allow students to learn at their own pace and build long-term relationships with their peers and teachers. By emphasizing a holistic approach to education, Great River seeks to cultivate lifelong learners who are critical thinkers and active participants in their society. With its focus on individualized instruction and a supportive, structured environment, the school provides a unique educational alternative for families in the Saint Paul area looking for an inquiry-based academic setting.

384

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	26
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	34
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
289 (75.3 %)
Two or More
34 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.8 %)
Asian
18 (4.7 %)
Black
9 (2.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GREAT RIVER SCHOOL
Phone:	(651)305-2780
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 62