PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE ELEMENTARY

www.spps.org

507 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary, located in the North End neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district, the school is deeply committed to a mission of academic excellence, social justice, and community empowerment. The school is named in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his wife, Sheila, reflecting a institutional focus on advocacy, civic engagement, and the belief that education is a fundamental tool for improving society.

Academically, Wellstone Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, often utilizing its status as a magnet or specialized program site to focus on rigorous curriculum and social-emotional development. The school environment is characterized by a strong sense of community and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student population. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and local partners, Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become thoughtful, engaged citizens within their local and global communities.

507

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	244
Black	109
Asian	67
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
244 (48.1 %)
Black
109 (21.5 %)
Asian
67 (13.2 %)
White
50 (9.9 %)
Two or More
34 (6.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)290-8354
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 2

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 82