Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Somerset Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Somerset Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
67%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Somerset Elementary School often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garlough Environmental Magnet, Mendota Elementary School, Moreland Art/health Science Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
412 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Somerset Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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