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Richardson Elementary School vs. Vadnais Heights Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Richardson Elementary School
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Vadnais Heights Elementary School
3645 Centerville Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richardson 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 30% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vadnais Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
658 students
397 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richardson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vadnais Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richardson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vadnais Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richardson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vadnais Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richardson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vadnais Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the White Bear Lake School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1443 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#372 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richardson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vadnais Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vadnais Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the White Bear Lake School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vadnais Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the White Bear Lake School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richardson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vadnais Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the White Bear Lake School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richardson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vadnais Heights Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
67
14
Kindergarten Students
111
75
Grade 1 Students
101
62
Grade 2 Students
99
62
Grade 3 Students
101
51
Grade 4 Students
83
71
Grade 5 Students
96
62

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Richardson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the White Bear Lake School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
42%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richardson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the White Bear Lake School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richardson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the White Bear Lake School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richardson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the White Bear Lake School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richardson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the White Bear Lake School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richardson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the White Bear Lake School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richardson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vadnais Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the White Bear Lake School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richardson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the White Bear Lake School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richardson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vadnais Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the White Bear Lake School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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