- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Saint Paul, MN
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Garlough Environmental Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274227001773
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garlough Environmental Magnet earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in West Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garlough Environmental Magnet has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garlough Environmental Magnet ranks #4 of 7 public schools in West Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Garlough Environmental Magnet held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 274227001773 · West Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 9:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Rivers High School (1,710 students)
Garlough Environmental Magnet held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Garlough Environmental Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Rivers Hig
Two Rivers High School
1,710 students
- Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills Middle
785 students
- Heritage E-Ste
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- This school 414
Garlough Environmental Magnet
414 students
- Somerset Eleme 412
Somerset Elementary
412 students
- Pilot Knob Ste 387
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
387 students
What this shows Garlough Environmental Magnet reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garlough Environmental Magnet compares
Garlough Environmental Magnet 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$16,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 35.0%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Garlough Environmental Magnet is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan reports $16,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garlough Environmental Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendly Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garlough Environmental Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garlough Environmental Magnet
How many students attend Garlough Environmental Magnet?
Garlough Environmental Magnet has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garlough Environmental Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Garlough Environmental Magnet is 9:1, which is 43% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 Garlough Environmental Magnet?
49.6% of students at Garlough Environmental Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garlough Environmental Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Garlough Environmental Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in West Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garlough Environmental Magnet?
Garlough Environmental Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Garlough Environmental Magnet rank among public schools in West Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Garlough Environmental Magnet ranks #4 of 7 public schools in West Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Besides Garlough Environmental Magnet, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students), Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.