Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary vs Saint Paul Music Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Saint Paul Music Academy
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
| Measure | Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | Saint Paul Music Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 923 | #828 of 923 |
| National rank | #40349 of 50,301 | #37058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 492 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 35% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saint Paul Music Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 27.1).
- •Saint Paul Music Academy does better on math proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Saint Paul Music Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 83.5%).
- •Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Saint Paul Music Academy is the larger school with 514 students compared with 492.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary better than Saint Paul Music Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Saint Paul Music Academy ranks higher (32.3 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary and Saint Paul Music Academy?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary: 492. Saint Paul Music Academy: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary and Saint Paul Music Academy rank in Minnesota?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is 851st of 923 and Saint Paul Music Academy is 828th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).