- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodbury, MN
E-Stem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for E-Stem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273384005210
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E-Stem Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E-Stem Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E-Stem Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384005210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
E-Stem Middle School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 273384005210 · Woodbury, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 19.7:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
E-Stem Middle School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
E-Stem Middle School 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
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 512
E-Stem Middle School
512 students
What this shows E-Stem Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How E-Stem Middle School compares
E-Stem Middle School 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 41.6%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 11.7%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, E-Stem Middle School 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 E-Stem Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E-Stem Middle School'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
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about E-Stem Middle School
How many students attend E-Stem Middle School?
E-Stem Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E-Stem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at E-Stem Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E-Stem Middle School?
63.4% of students at E-Stem Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E-Stem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at E-Stem Middle School is Asian at 41.6% of enrollment, in Woodbury, 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 E-Stem Middle School?
E-Stem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 E-Stem Middle School rank among middle schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, E-Stem Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides E-Stem Middle School, 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.