Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 97 schools in district

PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE ELEMENTARY

1041 MARION ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55117Saint Paul Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
507
Students
Total enrolled
$24,161
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 68% vs nat'l
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 507 students in grades PK–05 in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota.
68% above average funding
District spends $24,161 per pupil, 68% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE ELEMENTARY is a large elementary in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, serving grades PK–05 with 507 students. The district invests $24,161 per student — 68% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE ELEMENTARY

507
Total Students
11.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution257 male · 250 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 429 students
Student Composition
13%
10%
48%
21%
Asian13%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino48%
Black21%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273384002454

Academic Outcomes at PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 81th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55117

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,161Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,161
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,631
Student Support$4,591
Administration$2,899
Operations$3,624
Other$2,416
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,161 spent per student, an estimated $10,703 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
26%
State government
53.2%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,161/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDOPHALEN LAKE HMONG STUDIES MAGNETMISSISSIPPI CREATIVE ARTS ELEMBRUCE F VENTO ELEMENTARY
+11 more
↓
Middle
HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOLBATTLE CREEK MIDDLEHidden River Middle SchoolE-STEM Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
WASHINGTON TECH SECONDARY MAGNETHARDING SENIOR HIGHCENTRAL SENIOR HIGHHIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyRamsey County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSaint Paul Public Schools →
Phone: (651)290-8354
NCES ID: 273384002454
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SAINT PAUL seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Saint Paul Public Schools
High
WASHINGTON TECH SECONDARY MAGNET
1,766 students · 06–12
● 51 opp88% FRL
High
HARDING SENIOR HIGH
1,717 students · 09–12
79% FRL
High
CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH
1,691 students · 09–12
● 38 opp49% FRL
High
HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH
1,390 students · 09–12
● 48 opp47% FRL
High
JOHNSON SENIOR HIGH
1,144 students · 09–12
83% FRL
Elem
CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO
1,082 students · 01–08
● 43 opp44% FRL
High
COMO PARK SENIOR HIGH
1,078 students · 09–12
● 51 opp75% FRL
High
HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL
1,031 students · 06–12
● 40 opp90% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1041 MARION ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55117
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.