Groveland Park Elementary, Saint Paul MN

Original Research by School Decision on Groveland Park Elementary

Groveland Park Elementary sits in Saint Paul's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, a residential area of early-20th-century homes and tree-lined blocks west of the Mississippi River. It serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Saint Paul Public Schools. The school is a regular public elementary with no charter or magnet status; data on Title I status was not provided.

The student body reflects the broader city's diversity. White students make up roughly half the enrollment, Black students about a quarter, and smaller shares of students who are two or more races, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on special education identification and English learner status was not available in the provided materials.

On state assessments administered in the most recent testing year, Groveland Park's results place it strongly among its peers across Ramsey County. The school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades lands in the top quarter of schools within the county, a notable position. In math, the share of students meeting standards declined from third to fourth to fifth grade, with the upper grade showing a clear soft spot. In English language arts, results held steadier across the tested grades, with the highest proficiency in fifth grade. Science, which is tested only in fifth grade, showed a smaller share of students meeting standards than the school's reading and math results in that grade. Because assessment comparisons may be affected by recent changes to Minnesota's science test, these results carry some added uncertainty.

Housing in the 55105 zip code, where the school draws, carries a home value well above the state median. Rent is comparable to the area market. This suggests a neighborhood that is relatively expensive, which may influence the mix of families who live within the attendance boundary.

Within Saint Paul Public Schools, the broader district has recently added new magnet options. An E-STEM middle school opened in Woodbury, and the district converted an elementary school into the East African Elementary Magnet, giving families additional specialized pathways. A middle school was also renamed Hidden River. These changes do not directly affect Groveland Park's elementary program but signal the district's willingness to reconfigure offerings.

Saint Paul itself is the state capital, a mid-sized city of government, healthcare, and cultural institutions set along the Mississippi River. Its identity is urban but not high-rise: neighborhoods like Groveland sit on the river bluffs with their own distinct character. The park system is a recognized strength, and the city's population is more stable than fast-growing.

For a family considering Groveland Park, the academic picture is one of clear strength relative to many Ramsey County elementary schools, with the caveat that performance falls off in upper-elementary math. The school serves a diverse student body in a stable, in-demand neighborhood. The housing cost in the area is a practical constraint that will matter for many families. The school's grade band means there is no graduation rate to report, and no course-access data was provided. A parent wanting full detail on special education services or English learner support would need to follow up directly with the school.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 371%

School 71% · District 38% · ▲ 32 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 37 pts above county median

Grade 467%

School 67% · District 33% · ▲ 34 pts above district

▲ 16 pts above state median · ▲ 41 pts above county median

Grade 544%

School 44% · District 26% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 362%

School 62% · District 32% · ▲ 29 pts above district

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 456%

School 56% · District 30% · ▲ 25 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 32 pts above county median

Grade 564%

School 64% · District 41% · ▲ 23 pts above district

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 25 pts above county median

Science

Grade 543%

School 43% · District 18% · ▲ 25 pts above district

▲ 18 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

This schoolSaint Paul Public Schools, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income41%Higher-income71%30 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income6%Higher-income81%75 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income39%Higher-income92%53 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income47%Higher-income59%13 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income52%Higher-income79%27 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income26%Higher-income89%63 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income18%Higher-income73%55 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income36%Higher-income57%21 pp gap