- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
Federal NCES profile for Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273384001594
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #7 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo ranks #7 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 273384001594 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,066 enr · 20.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo held near 1,065 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo 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
- This school
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- Washington Tec
Washington Tech Secondary Magnet
1,063 students
What this shows Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo reports 1,066 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo compares
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 22.1%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo 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 Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Tech Secondary Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo'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
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,066 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
How many students attend Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo?
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo has 1,066 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,082 (2022-23) → 1,065 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo is 20.5:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo?
36.9% of students at Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo?
The largest demographic group at Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo is White at 40.8% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo?
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo ranks #7 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo, 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.