- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maplewood, MN
Carver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272385001166
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Maplewood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Maplewood, MN.
School address
District: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Minnesota
NCES ID 272385001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Carver Elementary held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 272385001166 · Maplewood, MN Other · MID · TRAD
898 enr · 16.6:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tartan Senior High (1,687 students)
Carver Elementary held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Carver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tartan Senior
Tartan Senior High
1,687 students
- North Senior H
North Senior High
1,649 students
- John Glenn Mid
John Glenn Middle
1,073 students
- Skyview Commun
Skyview Community Middle
1,029 students
- This school
Carver Elementary
898 students
- Justice Alan P
Justice Alan Page Elementary School
804 students
What this shows Carver Elementary reports 898 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Elementary compares
Carver Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 898 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
898
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$16,478
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 25.7%
White 24.7%
African American 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 25.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.7, Carver Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale reports $16,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview Community Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Justice Alan Page Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~898 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Elementary
How many students attend Carver Elementary?
Carver Elementary has 898 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maplewood, MN. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Elementary?
54.6% of students at Carver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carver Elementary is Asian at 25.7% of enrollment, in Maplewood, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Elementary?
Carver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Carver Elementary rank among schools in Maplewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Maplewood, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maplewood on the city page.
What other schools are in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale?
Besides Carver Elementary, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale also operates Tartan Senior High (1,687 students), North Senior High (1,649 students), and John Glenn Middle (1,073 students). See the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district page for the complete list.