West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

District Overview
Located at 1897 Delaware Avenue in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan public school district serves as a vibrant educational hub within a large suburban setting of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district operating 14 school facilities, it offers a continuous academic pathway spanning from prekindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Welcoming a student body of 5,452 children, the district reflects a richly diverse community composed of 2,480 White students, 1,588 Hispanic students, 725 Black students, 430 multiracial students, and 170 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander peers. This broad demographic tapestry fosters an inclusive and dynamic learning environment tailored to meet the developmental needs of learners at every stage of their primary and secondary education.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust workforce comprising over 1,331 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features approximately 739 full-time equivalent teachers, 13 instructional aides, and nearly 580 support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive well-rounded academic instruction, individualized attention, and essential wraparound services. With grade-level cohorts maintaining steady enrollments ranging from roughly 350 to nearly 500 students per grade, the system is structured to deliver both close-knit elementary support and extensive middle and high school programming. For parents, students, and educational researchers evaluating suburban public education, the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district represents a well-resourced institution dedicated to academic achievement, strong community connections, and student success.
14
Total Schools
5,452
Total Students
739.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Demographic Student Count
White2,480
Hispanic1,588
Black725
Asian170
Two or More430
American Indian57
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,480 (45.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1,588 (29.1%)
  • Black
    725 (13.3%)
  • Two or More
    430 (7.9%)
  • Asian
    170 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    57 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High4
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:14
Students:5,452*
Teachers (FTE):739.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Found 14 Schools