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Nokomis Montessori North Campus

985 RUTH ST N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119 · (651) 744-7440 · Ramsey County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL344 STUDENTS
Enrollment
344
Elementary
DISTRICT 317 · STATE 344
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
213 students
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 48%
Community
0
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
4
Kindergarten
64
Grade 1
58
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
52
Grade 4
56
Grade 5
51
Student demographics
White
6218%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
4212%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 12%
Black
185%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 12%
Asian
17852%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 7%
Two+
4012%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Native American
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18052%
Female
16448%

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Test scores

MCA 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds Standards
English Language Arts
22.9%
MN avg 49.7%
Math
21.5%
MN avg 45.3%
Source: MCA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
21.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.8%
based on MN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-10.7pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
344
-5 (-1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 14.7:1
% White
18%
was 25%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
5%
was 7%
% Asian
52%
was 53%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Nokomis Montessori North Campus

Nokomis Montessori North Campus operates as an average-sized elementary school in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, run under Saint Paul Public Schools. Current enrollment sits at 344 students spanning grades pre-K through 5.

Saint Paul Public Schools comprises 87 schools with combined enrollment of 33,152 students; Nokomis Montessori North Campus is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Nokomis Montessori North Campus reports that the largest single group is Asian at 52%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder is composed of 18% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% multiracial, 5% Black. The wider county runs roughly 15% Asian, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Asian than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Nokomis Montessori North Campus has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.1:1. The state averages around 13.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 62% of students at Nokomis Montessori North Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, Nokomis Montessori North Campus sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 31.8%; this one delivers 21.1%.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Ramsey County indicate median household income runs about $81,568, about 46% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Ramsey County runs 302 public schools (combined enrollment of about 94,437 students), of which Nokomis Montessori North Campus is one.

ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. On composite proficiency, Nokomis Montessori North Campus comes 3rd of 7 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 22.4%.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Nokomis Montessori North Campus's enrollment has showed little movement since 2018, when it stood at 349 (now 344). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 25% to 18%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 11.1:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Ramsey County at a glance

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Population
542,945
Census ACS
Median income
$81,568
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
302
94,437 students

Quick facts

School name
Nokomis Montessori North Campus
District
Saint Paul Public Schools
Address
985 RUTH ST N, SAINT PAUL, MN 55119
Phone
(651) 744-7440
County
Ramsey County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
344
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
213 (62%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
273384001194
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Nokomis Montessori North Campus
What is the total enrollment at Nokomis Montessori North Campus?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus enrolls approximately 344 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Nokomis Montessori North Campus serve?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Nokomis Montessori North Campus have?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Nokomis Montessori North Campus?
Student demographics at Nokomis Montessori North Campus are roughly 18% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Black, 52% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Nokomis Montessori North Campus public or private?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus is a public K-12 school, overseen by Saint Paul Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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