Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Galtier 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)15-19%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
23%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Galtier Elementary School?
174 students attend Galtier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Galtier Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galtier Elementary School?
Galtier Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galtier Elementary School offer ?
Galtier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galtier Elementary School part of?
Galtier Elementary School is part of St. Paul ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
In what neighborhood is Galtier Elementary School located?
Galtier Elementary School is located in the Hamline Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 9 other public schools located in Hamline Midway.
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