- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Community School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Community School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270030403728Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community School of Excellence earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #61 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Community School of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community School of Excellence ranks #61 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Community School of Excellence · Minnesota
NCES ID 270030403728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-591 students YoY
Community School of Excellence shrank from 1,319 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (-44.8%).
Teacher FTE held 64.5 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-591 students YoY 270030403728 · Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · CHARTER
696 enr · 10.9:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Community School of Excellence High (199 students)
Community School of Excellence shrank from 1,319 students in 2022-23 to 728 in 2023-24 (-44.8%). Teacher FTE held 64.5 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Community School of Excellence compares
Community School of Excellence is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 22% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 696 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 99.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Community School of Excellence is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Community School of Excellence reports $13,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School of Excellence High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community School of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community School of Excellence
How many students attend Community School of Excellence?
Community School of Excellence has 696 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,319 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), down 591.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School of Excellence is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% 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 Community School of Excellence?
79.5% of students at Community School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Community School of Excellence is Asian at 99.1% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community School of Excellence?
Community School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Community School of Excellence rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Community School of Excellence ranks #61 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 Community School of Excellence?
Besides Community School of Excellence, Community School of Excellence also operates Community School of Excellence High (199 students). See the Community School of Excellence district page for the complete list.