ST. ANTHONY PARK ELEMENTARY

www.spps.org

505 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

St. Anthony Park Elementary, located in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a well-regarded K–5 school within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its emphasis on fostering a collaborative environment among students, teachers, and parents. It is frequently highlighted for its academic focus, dedicated staff, and long-standing commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum with enrichment activities.

The school benefits from its unique location near the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus, which often encourages a diverse and highly engaged school community. St. Anthony Park Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to support student growth, including specialized instruction for diverse learners and an active PTA that sponsors numerous extracurricular events. Its historic building and neighborhood-centered atmosphere contribute to its reputation as a cornerstone institution for families in the local area.

505

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. ANTHONY PARK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	43
Black	91
Asian	40
Two or More	38
American Indian	6

White
287 (56.8 %)
Black
91 (18.0 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.5 %)
Asian
40 (7.9 %)
Two or More
38 (7.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)

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)293-8735
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 73