- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
Avalon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avalon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270018704664Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avalon Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Avalon Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Middle School ranks #3 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Avalon School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018704664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Avalon Middle School held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270018704664 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
75 enr · 12.5:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Avalon School (182 students)
Avalon Middle School held near 72 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.2 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Avalon Middle School compares
Avalon Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 9.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Avalon Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Avalon School reports $17,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avalon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avalon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide middle 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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avalon Middle School
How many students attend Avalon Middle School?
Avalon Middle School has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Avalon Middle School?
26.8% of students at Avalon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avalon Middle School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalon Middle School?
Avalon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avalon Middle School rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon Middle School ranks #3 of 13 middle 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 middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Avalon School?
Besides Avalon Middle School, Avalon School also operates Avalon School (182 students). See the Avalon School district page for the complete list.