Enrollment
182
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Paul, MN
Avalon School
Federal NCES profile for Avalon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270018703140Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avalon School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #16 of 21
- high schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Avalon School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon School ranks #16 of 21 high schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Avalon School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018703140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avalon School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avalon School
Avalon School is a mid-sized charter high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 182 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 182 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Avalon School, also runs Avalon Middle School (75 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 School compares
Avalon 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$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
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Avalon School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avalon School, which includes Avalon 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avalon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high 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 (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avalon School
How many students attend Avalon School?
Avalon School has 182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon School is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 School?
27.1% of students at Avalon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avalon School?
The largest demographic group at Avalon School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avalon School?
Avalon School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avalon School rank among high schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Avalon School ranks #16 of 21 high 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 high schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is Avalon School a good school?
Avalon School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Avalon School?
Besides Avalon School, Avalon School also operates Avalon Middle School (75 students). See the Avalon School district page for the complete list.
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