Enrollment
75
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avalon Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avalon Middle School
Avalon Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 75 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 62/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Avalon School, also runs Avalon School (182 students).
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 Avalon Middle School compares
Avalon Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,571
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avalon School, which includes Avalon Middle School.
$16,571
Per student
+9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.1%
State 88.5%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle 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 (~75 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Avalon Middle School a good school?
Avalon Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Avalon School?
Besides Avalon Middle School, Avalon School also operates Avalon School (182 students). See the Avalon School district page for the complete list.
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