How do these schools compare?
| Metric | CARVER ELEMENTARY | The Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MAPLEWOOD, MN | NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 898 | 84 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.6% | 61.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | CARVER ELEMENTARY | The Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,292 | $28,292 |
| District | North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | CARVER ELEMENTARY | The Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.7% | 41.7% |
| African American | 20.4% | 20.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 25.7% | 15.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.5% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | CARVER ELEMENTARY | The Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.5% | 29.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.