DAYTONS BLUFF ELEMENTARY

www.spps.org

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dayton’s Bluff Elementary, located at 262 Bates Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public school serving the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, aiming to provide a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood. As part of the SPPS system, the school follows the district’s mission to inspire students to think critically, pursue their goals, and contribute to their community through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects alongside social-emotional development.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates the diverse backgrounds of its student body. By utilizing district-wide resources and community partnerships, Dayton’s Bluff Elementary strives to address the unique learning needs of its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed academically and personally. For families looking for the most current information regarding enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings, the school’s official portal at [spps.org](http://www.spps.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and community news.

248

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DAYTONS BLUFF ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	31
Black	81
Asian	66
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
81 (32.7 %)
Asian
66 (26.6 %)
Two or More
37 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
31 (12.5 %)
White
30 (12.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)293-8915
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 26