St. Clair Elementary

Summary:

St. Clair Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Clair, Minnesota, serving 401 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Mankato Public School District.

St. Clair Elementary stands out for its consistently high academic performance, outpacing both state and district averages in proficiency rates for MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science assessments. In 2023-2024, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 68.97%, compared to 52.25% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school also ranks highly among Minnesota elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This sustained level of excellence is reflected in the school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

While St. Clair Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 96.26% white students, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 14.88% in 2021-2022 to 26.43% in 2022-2023, suggesting growing economic diversity. When compared to the nearby Mankato Public School District elementary schools, St. Clair Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, particularly in math and reading. The school's favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 17.7 in recent years, also contributes to its strong learning environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 121 Main St W
       Saint Clair, MN  56080-0099


(507) 245-3533

District: St. Clair Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,814 Help


Students who attend St. Clair Elementary usually attend:

High:    St. Clair Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Hispanic:
1.9%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St. Clair Elementary ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Clair Elementary is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Clair Elementary is $9,814.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St. Clair Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Clair Elementary 103rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See St. Clair Elementary in the ranking list.)

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St. Clair Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Clair Public School District 149th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for St. Clair Elementary

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Rank History for all students at St. Clair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.11 404th 674 40.1%
2004 62.36 270th 676 60.1%
2005 65.33 231st 685 66.3%
2006 59.80 344th 756 54.5%
2007 56.61 391st 777 49.7%
2008 63.75 304th 781 61.1%
2009 54.26 229th 434 47.2%
2010 70.16 234th 803 70.9%
2011 57.30 419th 814 48.5%
2012 44.65 578th 820 29.5%
2013 50.44 488th 824 40.8%
2014 50.40 499th 826 39.6%
2015 50.69 505th 840 39.9%
2016 65.39 314th 848 63.0%
2017 68.71 285th 853 66.6%
2018 84.80 68th 847 92.0%
2019 86.29 60th 870 93.1%
2021 74.67 198th 869 77.2%
2022 84.85 88th 858 89.7%
2023 79.23 150th 845 82.2%
2024 83.78 103rd 881 88.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at St. Clair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.80 45th 417 89.2%
2022 85.07 37th 500 92.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. Clair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.97 146th 728 79.9%
2019 89.63 23rd 740 96.9%
2023 82.41 71st 774 90.8%
2024 89.10 26th 793 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at St. Clair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.88 216th 774 72.1%
2019 78.23 127th 787 83.9%
2021 78.86 113th 783 85.6%
2022 86.47 54th 799 93.2%
2023 74.62 185th 787 76.5%
2024 79.04 126th 809 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at St. Clair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.48 14th 779 98.2%
2019 87.40 39th 798 95.1%
2021 64.45 284th 784 63.8%
2022 77.98 137th 808 83.0%
2023 77.12 157th 799 80.4%
2024 81.77 113th 826 86.3%
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Rank History for White students at St. Clair Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.21 140th 712 80.3%
2019 76.52 117th 722 83.8%
2021 58.25 273rd 710 61.5%
2022 72.87 162nd 725 77.7%
2023 62.16 253rd 712 64.5%
2024 70.84 176th 730 75.9%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

St. Clair Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for St. Clair Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1989 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 302 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1991 317 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1993 287 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 394 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 394 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 400 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1998 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 12 402
1999 388 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 346 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 327 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 318 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2003 318 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2004 327 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2006 344 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 353 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 335 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 317 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2010 315 3 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 308 0 0 7 0 0 9 0 324
2012 306 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 318
2013 329 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 341
2014 346 0 0 4 0 0 7 0 357
2015 371 0 0 5 0 0 8 0 384
2016 372 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 386
2017 363 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 374
2018 363 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 370
2019 347 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 354
2020 343 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 350
2021 337 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 346
2022 365 3 3 5 0 0 7 0 383
2023 386 3 2 6 0 0 4 0 401
2024 394 4 4 8 0 0 3 0 413

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St. Clair Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 17.0 16.8 8.4
1989 300 14.0 21.4 4.3
1990 302 15.9 18.9 8.3
1991 320 16.5 19.3 6.6
1992 303 18.0 16.8 7.9
1993 287 17.5 16.4 11.8
1994 309 19.0 16.3 12.3
1995 394 0.0 0.0 11.4
1996 394 0.0 0.0 11.4
1997 400 21.0 19.0 7.8
1998 402 n/a 0.0 11.8
1999 388 25.3 15.3 11.3
2000 347 25.8 13.4 25.1
2001 328 22.8 14.4 20.7
2002 319 21.3 15.0 24.5
2003 319 21.3 15.0 24.5
2004 327 22.5 14.5 20.5
2005 341 23.9 14.3 26.1
2006 351 22.5 15.6 24.5
2007 359 24.1 14.9 19.8
2008 338 23.2 14.6 21.3
2009 319 20.9 15.3 23.8
2010 330 20.9 15.7 20.9
2011 324 21.1 15.3 22.5
2012 318 21.4 14.8 22.6
2013 341 21.5 15.8 27
2014 357 22.5 15.8 27.2
2015 384 24.0 16.0 25.3
2016 386 25.0 15.4 25.9
2017 374 27.7 13.4 21.1
2018 370 28.6 12.9 18.6
2019 354 24.3 14.5 20.1
2020 350 26.0 13.4 20.9
2021 346 22.1 15.5 16.8
2022 383 21.8 17.5 14.9
2023 401 22.6 17.7 26.4
2024 413 23.8 17.3 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St. Clair Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 287 17.0 16.8 8.4
1989 300 14.0 21.4 4.3
1990 302 15.9 18.9 8.3
1991 320 16.5 19.3 6.6
1992 303 18.0 16.8 7.9
1993 287 17.5 16.4 11.8
1994 309 19.0 16.3 12.3
1995 394 0.0 0.0 11.4
1996 394 0.0 0.0 11.4
1997 400 21.0 19.0 7.8
1998 402 n/a 0.0 11.8
1999 388 25.3 15.3 11.3
2000 347 25.8 13.4 25.1
2001 328 22.8 14.4 20.7
2002 319 21.3 15.0 24.5
2003 319 21.3 15.0 24.5
2004 327 22.5 14.5 20.5
2005 341 23.9 14.3 26.1
2006 351 22.5 15.6 24.5
2007 359 24.1 14.9 19.8
2008 338 23.2 14.6 21.3
2009 319 20.9 15.3 23.8
2010 330 20.9 15.7 20.9
2011 324 21.1 15.3 22.5
2012 318 21.4 14.8 22.6
2013 341 21.5 15.8 27
2014 357 22.5 15.8 27.2
2015 384 24.0 16.0 25.3
2016 386 25.0 15.4 25.9
2017 374 27.7 13.4 21.1
2018 370 28.6 12.9 18.6
2019 354 24.3 14.5 20.1
2020 350 26.0 13.4 20.9
2021 346 22.1 15.5 16.8
2022 383 21.8 17.5 14.9
2023 401 22.6 17.7 26.4
2024 413 23.8 17.3 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St. Clair Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,814

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Clair Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 845 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (St. Clair Elementary)70.877.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Clair Public School District)70.877.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (St. Clair Elementary)61.263
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (St. Clair Public School District)61.263
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (St. Clair Elementary)92.585.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (St. Clair Public School District)92.585.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (St. Clair Elementary)75.554
 21.5%
   4th Grade Reading (St. Clair Public School District)75.554
 21.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (St. Clair Elementary)74.649.1
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (St. Clair Public School District)74.649.1
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (St. Clair Elementary)88.371.9
 16.4%
   5th Grade Reading (St. Clair Public School District)88.371.9
 16.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (St. Clair Elementary)76.755.4
 21.3%
   5th Grade Science (St. Clair Public School District)76.755.4
 21.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (St. Clair Elementary)7951.4
 27.5%
   6th Grade Math (St. Clair Public School District)7951.4
 27.5%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (St. Clair Elementary)77.265.2
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (St. Clair Public School District)77.265.2
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354401
 13.3%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White347386
 11.2%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.1%26.4%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair Elementary

Students at St. Clair Elementary are 95% White, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend St. Clair Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : St. Clair Secondary

In the 2023-24 school year, 413 students attended St. Clair Elementary.

St. Clair Elementary ranks 103rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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