Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Public, Charter K-6

 1611 Ames Ave
       Saint Paul, MN  55106-2903


(651) 774-5000

District: Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
391st of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,321 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.6%
Hispanic:
18.8%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Compare Details Cornerstone Montessori Elementary ranks better than 53.6% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.6%), Hispanic (18.8%), African American (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is $13,321.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Montessori Elementary 391st of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Cornerstone Montessori Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cornerstone Montessori Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Montessori Elementary 196th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 18.51 720th 826 12.8%
2015 9.46 765th 840 8.9%
2016 22.40 710th 848 16.3%
2017 20.77 718th 853 15.8%
2018 30.10 662nd 847 21.8%
2019 27.16 679th 870 22.0%
2021 36.73 624th 869 28.2%
2022 57.28 405th 858 52.8%
2023 58.08 392nd 845 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.92 592nd 740 20.0%
2023 47.20 425th 774 45.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.20 637th 787 19.1%
2022 60.07 355th 799 55.6%
2023 56.05 384th 787 51.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.97 660th 779 15.3%
2022 62.10 317th 808 60.8%
2023 57.47 362nd 799 54.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.72 223rd 712 68.7%
2019 57.10 309th 722 57.2%
2022 62.25 248th 725 65.8%
2023 56.40 313th 712 56.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Open Quote Wonderful small school that is focused on building up the whole child. Very caring staff and administration. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Open Quote Not a school for non-white students! We’re getting ready to organize a turnaround or shut down of this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 22, 2018

Open Quote Great family environment. Personal attention to students. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Open Quote Cornerstone Montessori is an outstanding school. This school is a beautiful place, where students feel supported and encouraged to develop their minds. The school is designed for what is best for kids, and it is clear in how the Montessori philosophy is alive and well at the school. Both my sons love school and are alive with learning. It is also an incredibly diverse environment, that truly values its diversity. It is a gem of a school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 6 14 8 22 2 0 8 0 60
2013 20 18 11 25 1 0 7 0 82
2014 34 22 17 24 1 0 8 0 106
2015 45 29 15 25 1 0 9 0 124
2016 51 27 15 23 1 0 15 0 132
2017 56 24 11 20 2 0 20 0 133
2018 69 20 8 21 1 0 18 0 137
2019 70 29 5 15 0 0 21 0 140
2020 67 32 5 21 2 0 17 0 144
2021 61 26 8 21 1 0 18 0 135
2022 67 21 8 26 1 0 15 0 138
2023 67 18 9 26 0 0 18 0 138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 60 3.3 17.8 70
2013 82 4.1 19.9 61
2014 106 6.6 15.9 55.7
2015 124 7.0 17.7 58.9
2016 132 8.0 16.5 50
2017 133 8.6 15.4 42.9
2018 137 7.6 17.9 43.1
2019 140 7.9 17.5 40
2020 144 8.6 16.7 42.4
2021 135 9.6 14.0 40
2022 138 7.6 18.1 26.1
2023 138 8.6 16.0 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 60 3.3 17.8 70
2013 82 4.1 19.9 61
2014 106 6.6 15.9 55.7
2015 124 7.0 17.7 58.9
2016 132 8.0 16.5 50
2017 133 8.6 15.4 42.9
2018 137 7.6 17.9 43.1
2019 140 7.9 17.5 40
2020 144 8.6 16.7 42.4
2021 135 9.6 14.0 40
2022 138 7.6 18.1 26.1
2023 138 8.6 16.0 55.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,321

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 679th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 392nd of 845 Elementary schools
 31.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)22.220
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)22.220
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)33.347.6
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)33.347.6
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)21.145.5
 24.4%
   4th Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)21.145.5
 24.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)36.859.1
 22.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)36.859.1
 22.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)11.531.6
 20%
   5th Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)11.531.6
 20%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)57.768.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)57.768.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)2047.4
 27.4%
   6th Grade Math (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)2047.4
 27.4%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)7079
 8.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Montessori Elementary)7079
 8.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students140138
 1.4%
African American2918
 37.9%
American Indian00
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic1526
 73.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7067
 4.3%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%55.1%
 15.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Cornerstone Montessori Elementary.

Students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary are 49% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% African American, 13% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary ranks 391st of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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