- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
American Indian Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for American Indian Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384002303
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Indian Magnet School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #36 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
American Indian Magnet School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Indian Magnet School ranks #36 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384002303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
American Indian Magnet School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 273384002303 · Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 13.6:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
American Indian Magnet School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
American Indian Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 571
American Indian Magnet School
571 students
What this shows American Indian Magnet School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Indian Magnet School compares
American Indian Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 89% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 25.0%
Two or More 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.2%
African American 10.7%
White 5.3%
Largest group: Asian at 25.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 80.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 80.3, American Indian Magnet School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Indian Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Indian Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Indian Magnet School
How many students attend American Indian Magnet School?
American Indian Magnet School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Indian Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at American Indian Magnet School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Indian Magnet School?
81.1% of students at American Indian Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Indian Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at American Indian Magnet School is Asian at 25.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 80.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Indian Magnet School?
American Indian Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Indian Magnet School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, American Indian Magnet School ranks #36 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides American Indian Magnet School, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.