- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Saint Paul, MN
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Federal NCES profile for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002602124
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deaf/Hard of Hearing earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in South Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Deaf/Hard of Hearing has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deaf/Hard of Hearing ranks #1 of 5 schools in South Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 917 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002602124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Deaf/Hard of Hearing held near 26 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270002602124 · South Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 1.7:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students)
Deaf/Hard of Hearing held near 26 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Deaf/Hard of Hearing in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- 917 Transition
917 Transitional Education Serv Alt
133 students
- Dakota Cty. Al
Dakota Cty. Alc
112 students
- 917 Sun
917 Sun
94 students
- West Heights A
West Heights Alc
54 students
- Tea 41
Tea
41 students
- This school 29
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
29 students
What this shows Deaf/Hard of Hearing reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deaf/Hard of Hearing compares
Deaf/Hard of Hearing 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 | 1.7:1 | ▼ 89% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
1.7:1
students per teacher
- 89% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Deaf/Hard of Hearing is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Deaf/Hard of Hearing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Cty. Alc | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| 917 Sun | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Heights Alc | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tea | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deaf/Hard of Hearing's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- 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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deaf/Hard of Hearing
How many students attend Deaf/Hard of Hearing?
Deaf/Hard of Hearing has 29 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in South Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deaf/Hard of Hearing?
The student-teacher ratio at Deaf/Hard of Hearing is 1.7:1, which is 89% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 89% 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 Deaf/Hard of Hearing?
25.9% of students at Deaf/Hard of Hearing are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deaf/Hard of Hearing?
The largest demographic group at Deaf/Hard of Hearing is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in South Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deaf/Hard of Hearing?
Deaf/Hard of Hearing has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Deaf/Hard of Hearing rank among schools in South Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Deaf/Hard of Hearing ranks #1 of 5 schools in South 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 South Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 917?
Besides Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Intermediate School District 917 also operates 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students), Dakota Cty. Alc (112 students), and 917 Sun (94 students). See the Intermediate School District 917 district page for the complete list.