Eastern Heights Elementary

2001 MARGARET ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55119

www.spps.org

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eastern Heights Elementary is a public school located on the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, aiming to engage families and neighbors to create a strong educational foundation for its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the SPPS district, Eastern Heights provides a structured educational experience while striving to meet the individual needs of its learners. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific academic programs, or school events, the official district website at [spps.org](http://www.spps.org) serves as the primary resource.

318

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastern Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	36
Black	60
Asian	154
Two or More	37

Asian
154 (48.4%)
Black
60 (18.9%)
Two or More
37 (11.6%)
Hispanic
36 (11.3%)
White
31 (9.7%)

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:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)293-8870
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 50