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Thomas Lake Elementary School

4350 Thomas Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Thomas Lake Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Loving • Learning • Leading

School Rankings

Thomas Lake 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 Thomas Lake Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#168 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
74%
46%
62%
51%
70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Lake Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Thomas Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerwood Elementary School, Glacier Hills School - Arts/science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Lake Elementary School?
604 students attend Thomas Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thomas Lake Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Lake Elementary School?
Thomas Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Lake Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Lake Elementary School part of?
Thomas Lake Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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