GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY

2045 ST CLAIR AVE
SAINT PAUL, MN 55105

www.spps.org

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Groveland Park Elementary, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a well-regarded public school within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade 5, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school prioritizes a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and individual development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools system, Groveland Park benefits from the district's diverse curriculum and resource network while maintaining a distinct neighborhood-school identity. The school actively encourages family involvement through a dedicated Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various community-building events throughout the year. Its location on St. Clair Avenue places it in a stable, residential area, making it a focal point for local families who value a traditional elementary education paired with modern instructional practices.

372

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	34
Black	88
Asian	22
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
177 (47.6 %)
Black
88 (23.7 %)
Two or More
49 (13.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.1 %)
Asian
22 (5.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)293-8760
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 4

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58