- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Armstrong School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 273360004814 · Saint James, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 32.5:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: St. James Middle/High School (566 students)
Armstrong School held near 67 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.5 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Armstrong School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. James Midd
St. James Middle/High School
566 students
- St. James Nort
St. James Northside Elementary
502 students
- This school 65
Armstrong School
65 students
- St. James Earl 10
St. James Early Childhood
10 students
What this shows Armstrong School reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armstrong School compares
Armstrong 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for St. James Public School District reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~65 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.