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Saint Paul Public Schools, Minnesota
| Saint Paul Public Schools |
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| Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Stacie Stanley |
| # of school board members: 7 |
| Website: Link |
Saint Paul Public Schools is a school district in Minnesota.
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Superintendent
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Dr. Stacie Stanley is the superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools. Stanley began serving as superintendent in May 2025. Her previous career experience includes working as a teacher, principal, director of curriculum, assessment and instruction, and associate superintendent.[1]
Past superintendents
- Dr. John Thein was the interim superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools. Thein became interim superintendent in May 2024 and served until May 2025. His previous career experience includes working as a teacher, assistant superintendent, acting superintendent, director of operations, and superintendent.[2]
- Joseph Gothard was the superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools. Gothard was appointed superintendent on July 1, 2017 and served until May 2024. Gothard's previous career experience includes working as a superintendent with the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, as an assistant superintendent for secondary schools with the Madison Metropolitan School District, and as a principal.[3]
- John Thein was the interim superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools from 2016 to 2017. Thein's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of Roseville Area Schools, the assistant superintendent of Wahpeton Public School District in North Dakota, and the publisher of the Osakis Review.[4]
- Valeria Silva was the superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools from 2009 to 2016.[5][6]
School board
Saint Paul Public Schools consists of seven members elected at large to four-year terms.[7]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Board of Education At-large | Chauntyll Allen | January 6, 2020 |
| Saint Paul Board of Education At-large | Yusef Carrillo | January 1, 2024 |
| Saint Paul Board of Education At-large | Carlo Franco | January 1, 2024 |
| Saint Paul Board of Education At-large | Halla Henderson | January 3, 2022 |
| Saint Paul Board of Education At-large | Erica Valliant | January 1, 2024 |
| Saint Paul Board of Education At-large | Jim Vue | August 26, 2020 |
| Saint Paul Board of Education At-large | Uriah Ward | January 3, 2022 |
Elections
Members of the Saint Paul Board of Education are elected to four-year terms on an overlapping basis. Elections are held every two years.[7]
Four seats on the board were up for general election on November 7, 2023.
In 2024, the Saint Paul Board of Education voted to move their elections to even years. This move aligned the school board's elections with the city of St. Paul. School board members elected to a term ending in 2025 had their terms extended to 2026.[8]
Ballotpedia covered school board elections in 367 school districts in 29 states in 2024. Those school districts had a total student enrollment of 12,203,404 students. Click here to read an analysis of those elections.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Saint Paul Board of Education maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[9][10]
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[11]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $176,036,000 | $5,259 | 21% |
| Local: | $216,161,000 | $6,457 | 26% |
| State: | $446,078,000 | $13,326 | 53% |
| Total: | $838,275,000 | $25,042 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $808,799,000 | $24,161 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $684,796,000 | $20,456 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $419,268,000 | $12,524 | 52% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $71,318,000 | $2,130 | 9% |
| Administration: | $81,737,000 | $2,441 | 10% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $112,473,000 | $3,359 | 14% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $64,449,000 | $1,925 | |
| Construction: | $57,103,000 | $1,705 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $33,899,000 | $1,012 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $20,145,000 | $601 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025[12] | $54,788 | $109,399 |
| 2023-2024[13] | $49,181 | $101,691 |
| 2017-2019[14] | $41,011 | $94,409 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[15]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 6-9 | 22 | 52 |
| 2018-2019 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 21 | 10-14 | 31 | 64 |
| 2017-2018 | 33 | 31 | 17 | 22 | 15-19 | 34 | 66 |
| 2016-2017 | 36 | 34 | 19 | 25 | 10-14 | 37 | 66 |
| 2015-2016 | 37 | 35 | 21 | 28 | 20-24 | 38 | 66 |
| 2014-2015 | 38 | 36 | 22 | 28 | 25-29 | 36 | 66 |
| 2013-2014 | 40 | 38 | 24 | 29 | 25-29 | 37 | 68 |
| 2012-2013 | 42 | 43 | 25 | 31 | 30-34 | 38 | 70 |
| 2011-2012 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 32 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 68 |
| 2010-2011 | 40 | 40 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 67 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 33 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 20-24 | 37 | 67 |
| 2018-2019 | 40 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 30-34 | 41 | 73 |
| 2017-2018 | 38 | 32 | 24 | 30 | 30-34 | 41 | 73 |
| 2016-2017 | 38 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 25-29 | 41 | 72 |
| 2015-2016 | 39 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 25-29 | 40 | 72 |
| 2014-2015 | 38 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 30-34 | 40 | 69 |
| 2013-2014 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 35-39 | 37 | 72 |
| 2012-2013 | 37 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30-34 | 39 | 70 |
| 2011-2012 | 56 | 47 | 45 | 53 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 83 |
| 2010-2011 | 55 | 46 | 44 | 52 | 48 | 81 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 78 | 84 | 71 | 67 | 60-79 | 65-69 | 89 |
| 2018-2019 | 76 | 82 | 67 | 67 | 40-59 | 60-69 | 86 |
| 2017-2018 | 75 | 78 | 68 | 68 | 60-79 | 60-69 | 84 |
| 2016-2017 | 77 | 81 | 70 | 70 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 84 |
| 2015-2016 | 77 | 78 | 71 | 72 | 40-59 | 85 | |
| 2014-2015 | 75 | 76 | 70 | 72 | 50-59 | 83 | |
| 2013-2014 | 76 | 78 | 69 | 65-69 | 50-59 | 84 | |
| 2012-2013 | 73 | 76 | 65 | 67 | 50-59 | 83 | |
| 2011-2012 | 66 | 70 | 57 | 59 | 50-59 | 77 | |
| 2010-2011 | 64 | 70 | 52 | 57 | 40-49 | 73 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 32,145 | -0.5 |
| 2022-2023 | 32,316 | -3.6 |
| 2021-2022 | 33,475 | -4.3 |
| 2020-2021 | 34,928 | -3.1 |
| 2019-2020 | 36,004 | -2.5 |
| 2018-2019 | 36,888 | -1.1 |
| 2017-2018 | 37,297 | 0.3 |
| 2016-2017 | 37,179 | -1.4 |
| 2015-2016 | 37,698 | -0.7 |
| 2014-2015 | 37,969 | -0.7 |
| 2013-2014 | 38,228 | -0.5 |
| 2012-2013 | 38,419 | 0.3 |
| 2011-2012 | 38,310 | 0.0 |
| 2010-2011 | 38,316 | -0.6 |
| 2009-2010 | 38,531 | -1.1 |
| 2008-2009 | 38,938 | -3.0 |
| 2007-2008 | 40,107 | -1.4 |
| 2006-2007 | 40,658 | -1.5 |
| 2005-2006 | 41,274 | 0.4 |
| 2004-2005 | 41,123 | -3.4 |
| 2003-2004 | 42,510 | -3.3 |
| 2002-2003 | 43,923 | -0.6 |
| 2001-2002 | 44,194 | -2.1 |
| 2000-2001 | 45,115 | -0.3 |
| 1999-2000 | 45,253 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Saint Paul Public Schools (%) | Minnesota K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.8 | 7.1 |
| Black | 23.7 | 11.8 |
| Hispanic | 15.3 | 11.5 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 8.8 | 6.4 |
| White | 22.6 | 61.4 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Saint Paul Public Schools had 2,351.78 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 13.67.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 178.82 |
| Kindergarten: | 190.74 |
| Elementary: | 1,128.64 |
| Secondary: | 824.81 |
| Total: | 2,351.78 |
Saint Paul Public Schools employed 111.60 district administrators and 150.12 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 111.60 |
| District Administrative Support: | 49.60 |
| School Administrators: | 150.12 |
| School Administrative Support: | 99.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 860.81 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 200.32 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 126.93 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 3.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 123.93 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 14.43 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 1,066.81 |
| Other Support Services: | 641.27 |
Schools
Noteworthy events
2017: District announces it will pay employees $15 per hour by 2020
Officials in Saint Paul Public Schools announced on October 3, 2017, that employees would be paid $15 per hour by 2020. The announcement was made during contract negotiations between the district and food service workers, who were paid $11.66 per hour during the 2017-2018 school year.[16]
“We are investing in the people who make a significant impact on the lives of our students every day,” said Superintendent Joe Gothard. School board Chairman Jon Schumacher said, “We felt as a board this was a priority and the right thing to do.”[16]
This was not the first time the district announced a wage increase to $15 per hour. In January 2017, the district signed a contract with teaching assistants to raise their wage to $15 per hour by the 2018-2019 school year.[16]
Brian Aldes, secretary-treasurer and principal officer for the Local 320 union, said food-service workers wanted the $15 per hour wage prior to 2020. “Nutrition services earn below a poverty wage and provide a valuable service to our children. Proper nutrition is key to a healthy learning environment. To this point, the district has not been prepared to bargain. We hope for better cooperation in the near future,” said Aldes.[16]
Contact information
Saint Paul Public Schools
360 Colborne St.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-767-8100
About school boards
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See also
| Minnesota | School Board Elections | News and Analysis |
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Saint Paul Public Schools
- Minnesota School Boards Association
- Minnesota Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "Superintendent's Office," accessed May 12, 2025
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "Superintendent's Office," accessed April 22, 2025
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "Superintendent's Office," accessed April 13, 2021
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "Meet Superintendent Dr. John Thein," accessed April 13, 2021
- ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, "St. Paul board removes Silva as superintendent," June 22, 2016
- ↑ Twin Cities Pioneer-Press, "Ex-St. Paul superintendent Valeria Silva takes job with New York nonprofit," June 27, 2017
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Saint Paul Public Schools, "About the Saint Paul Public Schools Board of Education," accessed April 13, 2021
- ↑ Pioneer Press, "St. Paul school board approves moving elections to even years ," December 4, 2024
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "206.01 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION," accessed January 4, 2024
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "206.01 GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT," accessed January 4, 2024
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ [https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1741365691/sppsorg/inri8ldudm6zn2tas448/CTeacher23-25FINAL2.pdf Saint Paul Public Schools, "2023 - 2025 SAINT PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Independent School District No. 625 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT," accessed April 22, 2025]
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "St. Paul public school, Minnesota Teacher Salary 2023-2024," accessed February 6, 2024
- ↑ Saint Paul Public Schools, "Agreement between the Saint Paul Board of Education and the Saint Paul Federation of Teachers Representing Members of the Teacher Bargaining Unit July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019," July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2019
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Twin Cities Pioneer Press, "St. Paul school district proposes $15 minimum wage by 2020," October 3, 2017
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