- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin E Mays Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001952
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin E Mays Magnet earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #44 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin E Mays Magnet has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin E Mays Magnet ranks #44 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Benjamin E Mays Magnet grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 273384001952 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 9.9:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Benjamin E Mays Magnet grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Benjamin E Mays Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 336
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
336 students
What this shows Benjamin E Mays Magnet reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin E Mays Magnet compares
Benjamin E Mays Magnet is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 101% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.6%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
Two or More 10.4%
White 8.9%
Asian 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Benjamin E Mays Magnet is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benjamin E Mays Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin E Mays Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin E Mays Magnet
How many students attend Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
Benjamin E Mays Magnet has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin E Mays Magnet is 9.9:1, which is 37% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 37% 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 Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
85.9% of students at Benjamin E Mays Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin E Mays Magnet is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin E Mays Magnet?
Benjamin E Mays Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin E Mays Magnet rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin E Mays Magnet ranks #44 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Benjamin E Mays Magnet, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.