Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Step Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Step Academy Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Step Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Step Academy Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
99%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Step Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Step Academy Elementary School is ranked #1354 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Step Academy Elementary School?
229 students attend Step Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Step Academy Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Step Academy Elementary School?
Step Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Step Academy Elementary School offer ?
Step Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Step Academy Elementary School part of?
Step Academy Elementary School is part of Step Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Step Academy Elementary School located?
Step Academy Elementary School is located in the Daytons Bluff neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Daytons Bluff.
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