SOMERSET ELEMENTARY

somerset.isd197.org/

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Somerset Elementary, located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District (ISD 197). The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the holistic development of every child. By prioritizing personalized instruction and strong community partnerships, Somerset aims to provide a high-quality academic foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school offers a diverse range of programs designed to engage students across various academic and extracurricular areas. In addition to a rigorous core curriculum, Somerset emphasizes social-emotional learning, technology integration, and collaborative problem-solving. Its location in the quiet, suburban community of Mendota Heights contributes to a neighborhood-school feel, where parent involvement and family engagement are highly encouraged to support the students’ educational journey.

412

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOMERSET ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	70
Black	20
Asian	9
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
277 (67.2%)
Hispanic
70 (17.0%)
Two or More
35 (8.5%)
Black
20 (4.9%)
Asian
9 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Phone:	(651)403-8201
Website:	http://somerset.isd197.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 74