Enrollment
65
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint James, MN
Armstrong School
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273360004814
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Saint James · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Armstrong School has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Saint James, MN.
School address
District: St. James Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273360004814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+106% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armstrong School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Armstrong School
Armstrong School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint James, Minnesota, enrolling 65 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Minnesota schools and 106% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 65 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (25%) (diversity index 40/100).
St. James Public School District also operates St. James Middle/High School (566 students) and St. James Northside Elementary (502 students) alongside Armstrong School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armstrong School compares
Armstrong School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.5:1 | ▲ 106% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.8%
White 24.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Armstrong School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. James Public School District, which includes Armstrong School.
$13,485
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 65.7%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Armstrong School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. James Northside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. James Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armstrong School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~65 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Armstrong School
How many students attend Armstrong School?
Armstrong School has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint James, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong School is 32.5:1, which is 106% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armstrong School?
48.5% of students at Armstrong School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong School?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.8% of enrollment, in Saint James, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong School?
Armstrong School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Armstrong School rank among schools in Saint James?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Saint James, 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 James on the city page.
Is Armstrong School a good school?
Armstrong School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. James Public School District?
Besides Armstrong School, St. James Public School District also operates St. James Middle/High School (566 students), St. James Northside Elementary (502 students), and St. James Early Childhood (10 students). See the St. James Public School District district page for the complete list.
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