South St. Paul Public School Dist

District Overview
Situated at 104 5th Avenue South in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, the South St. Paul Public School District serves as an active educational anchor within the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system set in a large suburban community, the district manages seven operational schools that provide a continuous educational pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a vibrant and diverse student body of 2,861 learners, encompassing a rich tapestry of backgrounds including significant Hispanic, White, multiracial, Black, Asian, and Native American student populations. This inclusive academic environment is designed to nurture young learners from their early childhood development through high school graduation.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust staffing model comprising over 1,000 full-time equivalent team members, reflecting a deep institutional investment in both academic instruction and wraparound student services. The teaching corps includes approximately 435 full-time equivalent educators, reinforced by nearly 67 instructional aides who provide targeted classroom support. Additionally, a dedicated team of more than 500 support staff members ensures smooth daily operations, facility maintenance, and specialized student services. For parents exploring community school options, students building their academic futures, and researchers analyzing suburban education frameworks in Minnesota, the South St. Paul Public School District stands out as a well-resourced, highly supportive public school system.
7
Total Schools
2,861
Total Students
435.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South St. Paul Public School Dist
Demographic Student Count
White1,275
Hispanic960
Black240
Asian102
Two or More265
American Indian19
  • White
    1,275 (44.6%)
  • Hispanic
    960 (33.6%)
  • Two or More
    265 (9.3%)
  • Black
    240 (8.4%)
  • Asian
    102 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    19 (0.7%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South St. Paul Public School Dist
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High3
Other1
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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:7
Students:2,861*
Teachers (FTE):435.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.6