South St. Paul Public School District

The South St. Paul Public School District is located in South St. Paul, MN and includes 6 schools that serve 3,384 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The South St. Paul Public School District spends $9,436 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South St. Paul Public School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MN state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South St. Paul Public School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South St. Paul Public School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South St. Paul Public School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.