Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kaposia Education Center 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 35% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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Kaposia Education Center Elementary School's student population of 636 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Kaposia Education Center 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1267 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
38%
12%
Black
9%
12%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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What is Kaposia Education Center Elementary School's ranking?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School is ranked #1267 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Kaposia Education Center Elementary School often compared to?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Kaposia Education Center Elementary School?
636 students attend Kaposia Education Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Kaposia Education Center Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaposia Education Center Elementary School?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kaposia Education Center Elementary School offer ?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaposia Education Center Elementary School part of?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School is part of South St. Paul Public School District.
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