Hamline Elementary School

www.spps.org

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hamline Elementary School, located in the Merriam Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a dynamic pre-K through grade 5 school within the Saint Paul Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on community involvement and its commitment to academic excellence. With a diverse student body, Hamline focuses on providing a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to grow not only as scholars but as engaged citizens.

A defining feature of Hamline Elementary is its long-standing partnership with nearby Hamline University. This unique collaboration provides students with access to specialized resources, mentorship programs, and enriched learning opportunities that extend beyond the traditional classroom. By fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration, the school aims to bridge the gap between early childhood education and higher learning, preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

272

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamline Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	24
Black	123
Asian	36
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

Black
123 (45.2%)
White
54 (19.9%)
Asian
36 (13.2%)
Two or More
32 (11.8%)
Hispanic
24 (8.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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)293-8715
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 5

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39