- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Global Arts Plus Upper
Federal NCES profile for Global Arts Plus Upper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273384001612
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Arts Plus Upper earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #12 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Arts Plus Upper has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Arts Plus Upper ranks #12 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Global Arts Plus Upper held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 273384001612 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.8:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Global Arts Plus Upper held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Global Arts Plus Upper 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 437
Global Arts Plus Upper
437 students
What this shows Global Arts Plus Upper reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Arts Plus Upper compares
Global Arts Plus Upper 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 28.8%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Global Arts Plus Upper 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 Global Arts Plus Upper 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Arts Plus Upper'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 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Global Arts Plus Upper
How many students attend Global Arts Plus Upper?
Global Arts Plus Upper has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Arts Plus Upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Arts Plus Upper is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Arts Plus Upper?
59.5% of students at Global Arts Plus Upper are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Arts Plus Upper?
The largest demographic group at Global Arts Plus Upper is African American at 28.8% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Arts Plus Upper?
Global Arts Plus Upper has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Global Arts Plus Upper rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Arts Plus Upper ranks #12 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Global Arts Plus Upper, 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.