Peter Hobart Elementary

Summary:

Peter Hobart Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the St. Louis Park Public School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than some nearby schools like Park Spanish Immersion Elementary and Lake Harriet Lower Elementary.

Academically, Peter Hobart Elementary's performance on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) is generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages. However, there are significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students performing significantly lower. Additionally, the school has seen a notable increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.35% in 2021-2022 to 48.48% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, Park Spanish Immersion Elementary, also part of the St. Louis Park Public School District, consistently outperforms Peter Hobart Elementary in academic measures. This suggests that the Spanish immersion program may be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance. Additionally, Peter Hobart Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, indicating that the school may be struggling to keep pace with the academic performance of other elementary schools in Minnesota.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6500 W 26th St
       Saint Louis Park, MN  55426-8888


(952) 928-6600

District: St. Louis Park Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
389th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,262 Help


Students who attend Peter Hobart Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    St. Louis Park Middle School
High:    St. Louis Park Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
African American:
21.4%
Two or more races:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Peter Hobart Elementary ranks better than 55.8% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis Park Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Peter Hobart Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), African American (21.4%), two or more races (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peter Hobart Elementary is 14.4. 2 elementary schools in the St. Louis Park Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peter Hobart Elementary is $15,262. 2 elementary schools in the St. Louis Park Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Peter Hobart Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Peter Hobart Elementary 389th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Peter Hobart Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Louis Park Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis Park Public School District 115th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peter Hobart Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 40.73 610th 814 25.1%
2012 46.87 550th 820 32.9%
2013 48.10 508th 824 38.3%
2014 52.26 467th 826 43.5%
2015 45.67 553rd 840 34.2%
2016 61.30 372nd 848 56.1%
2017 51.20 496th 853 41.9%
2018 41.50 581st 847 31.4%
2019 43.83 581st 870 33.2%
2021 43.16 575th 869 33.8%
2022 41.28 573rd 858 33.2%
2023 40.95 565th 845 33.1%
2024 58.79 389th 881 55.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.39 46th 98 53.1%
2019 38.75 66th 96 31.3%
2022 30.74 63rd 87 27.6%
2023 32.51 56th 77 27.3%
2024 27.47 62nd 81 23.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 127th 242 47.5%
2019 32.69 181st 239 24.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.31 325th 463 29.8%
2019 24.56 417th 515 19.0%
2021 66.08 103rd 417 75.3%
2022 49.18 252nd 500 49.6%
2023 40.85 321st 524 38.7%
2024 68.24 130th 572 77.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.22 662nd 728 9.1%
2019 16.28 661st 740 10.7%
2021 21.42 568th 683 16.8%
2022 30.97 493rd 663 25.6%
2023 24.89 618th 774 20.2%
2024 39.21 519th 793 34.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.40 474th 774 38.8%
2019 46.65 506th 787 35.7%
2021 34.87 577th 783 26.3%
2022 38.42 547th 799 31.5%
2023 39.73 531st 787 32.5%
2024 58.49 350th 809 56.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.00 588th 779 24.5%
2019 38.62 563rd 798 29.4%
2021 46.01 499th 784 36.4%
2022 41.64 550th 808 31.9%
2023 39.52 544th 799 31.9%
2024 55.44 401st 826 51.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.15 226th 266 15.0%
2019 19.15 248th 283 12.4%
2021 28.46 170th 227 25.1%
2022 32.92 200th 282 29.1%
2023 28.42 213th 279 23.7%
2024 43.48 169th 310 45.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.17 145th 220 34.1%
2019 39.45 140th 219 36.1%
2022 29.82 159th 209 23.9%
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Rank History for White students at Peter Hobart Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.96 129th 712 81.9%
2019 71.24 176th 722 75.6%
2021 53.28 319th 710 55.1%
2022 61.90 253rd 725 65.1%
2023 49.31 370th 712 48.0%
2024 74.23 149th 730 79.6%
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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.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Peter Hobart Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 19 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 538 28 27 8 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 579 27 26 9 3 n/a n/a 0 644
1991 592 21 31 10 3 n/a n/a 0 657
1992 574 28 21 11 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 577 32 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 559 36 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1995 536 41 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 536 41 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 489 51 15 9 3 n/a n/a 0 567
1998 525 47 10 9 4 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 476 54 40 25 3 n/a n/a 0 598
2000 450 36 25 18 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2001 473 31 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2002 400 45 26 16 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 400 45 26 16 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 371 89 27 19 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 359 89 26 21 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2006 355 92 26 21 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 346 81 32 27 4 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 375 95 34 33 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2009 369 100 30 43 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2010 366 117 43 47 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2011 308 115 19 53 2 1 59 0 557
2012 298 114 26 52 5 1 57 0 553
2013 299 110 29 49 3 0 58 0 548
2014 282 116 33 64 5 1 61 0 562
2015 293 104 29 71 6 1 58 0 562
2016 301 117 27 59 9 1 67 0 581
2017 278 106 22 58 11 1 84 0 560
2018 256 105 21 62 12 2 66 0 524
2019 262 110 20 62 11 2 61 0 528
2020 265 123 16 57 7 1 59 0 528
2021 244 111 17 51 5 1 64 0 493
2022 240 108 13 58 3 1 69 0 492
2023 198 97 13 57 3 1 58 0 427
2024 215 96 7 51 6 0 74 0 449

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 Peter Hobart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 28.6 14.0 10.2
1989 601 31.2 19.2 8.2
1990 644 33.3 19.3 8.1
1991 657 33.7 19.4 6.5
1992 636 34.0 18.7 9.4
1993 645 32.2 20.0 6.4
1994 626 35.5 17.6 9.4
1995 599 37.1 16.1 13.2
1996 599 37.1 16.1 13.2
1997 567 32.9 17.2 11.8
1998 595 n/a 0.0 12.4
1999 598 38.1 15.7 13.4
2000 531 33.8 15.7 18.3
2001 523 29.5 17.7 14.1
2002 487 29.3 16.6 19.1
2003 487 29.3 16.6 19.1
2004 508 27.8 18.3 24.2
2005 496 26.5 18.7 25.4
2006 496 23.3 21.3 22.4
2007 490 22.3 22.0 23.1
2008 537 29.7 18.1 25.9
2009 544 32.0 17.0 28.9
2010 575 29.3 19.5 30.6
2011 557 32.1 17.3 42.7
2012 553 33.1 16.6 43.2
2013 548 34.9 15.6 40
2014 562 35.0 16.0 43.2
2015 562 36.0 15.6 41.6
2016 581 37.0 15.7 43
2017 560 38.8 14.4 40.7
2018 524 42.2 12.3 39.3
2019 528 41.2 12.7 44.3
2020 528 39.8 13.2 37.7
2021 493 39.8 12.3 36.7
2022 492 33.5 14.6 34.3
2023 427 27.1 15.7 48.5
2024 449 31.1 14.4 46.5

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 Peter Hobart Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 28.6 14.0 10.2
1989 601 31.2 19.2 8.2
1990 644 33.3 19.3 8.1
1991 657 33.7 19.4 6.5
1992 636 34.0 18.7 9.4
1993 645 32.2 20.0 6.4
1994 626 35.5 17.6 9.4
1995 599 37.1 16.1 13.2
1996 599 37.1 16.1 13.2
1997 567 32.9 17.2 11.8
1998 595 n/a 0.0 12.4
1999 598 38.1 15.7 13.4
2000 531 33.8 15.7 18.3
2001 523 29.5 17.7 14.1
2002 487 29.3 16.6 19.1
2003 487 29.3 16.6 19.1
2004 508 27.8 18.3 24.2
2005 496 26.5 18.7 25.4
2006 496 23.3 21.3 22.4
2007 490 22.3 22.0 23.1
2008 537 29.7 18.1 25.9
2009 544 32.0 17.0 28.9
2010 575 29.3 19.5 30.6
2011 557 32.1 17.3 42.7
2012 553 33.1 16.6 43.2
2013 548 34.9 15.6 40
2014 562 35.0 16.0 43.2
2015 562 36.0 15.6 41.6
2016 581 37.0 15.7 43
2017 560 38.8 14.4 40.7
2018 524 42.2 12.3 39.3
2019 528 41.2 12.7 44.3
2020 528 39.8 13.2 37.7
2021 493 39.8 12.3 36.7
2022 492 33.5 14.6 34.3
2023 427 27.1 15.7 48.5
2024 449 31.1 14.4 46.5

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 Peter Hobart Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Peter Hobart 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 581st of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 565th of 845 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Peter Hobart Elementary)52.350.5
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Louis Park Public School District)63.563.5
 0%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Peter Hobart Elementary)53.540.8
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Public School District)58.351.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Peter Hobart Elementary)57.145.4
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Public School District)65.164.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Peter Hobart Elementary)50.539.1
 11.4%
   4th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Public School District)58.358.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Peter Hobart Elementary)48.539
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (St. Louis Park Public School District)56.454.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Peter Hobart Elementary)61.250
 11.2%
   5th Grade Reading (St. Louis Park Public School District)65.159.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Peter Hobart Elementary)45.942.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (St. Louis Park Public School District)53.848.5
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students528427
 19.1%
African American11097
 11.8%
American Indian113
 72.7%
Asian2013
 35%
Hispanic6257
 8.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White262198
 24.4%
Two or More Races6158
 4.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%48.5%
 4.2%


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Students at Peter Hobart Elementary are 48% White, 21% African American, 16% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Peter Hobart Elementary ranks 389th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Peter Hobart Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : St. Louis Park Middle School
High : St. Louis Park Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended Peter Hobart Elementary.


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