Enrollment
383
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Great River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Great River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270034404665Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great River Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools.
- #15 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Great River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great River Elementary School ranks #15 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Great River School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270034404665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great River Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Great River Elementary School
Great River Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Minnesota schools and 51% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Minnesota average.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Great River School spends $11,422 per pupil, 25% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Great River School, also runs Great River School (411 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Great River Elementary School compares
Great River Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Great River Elementary School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Great River School, which includes Great River Elementary School.
$11,422
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.5%
State 91.8%
Federal 2.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Great River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great River School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Great River Elementary School
How many students attend Great River Elementary School?
Great River Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great River Elementary School is 23.9:1, which is 51% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great River Elementary School?
12.8% of students at Great River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Great River Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great River Elementary School?
Great River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Great River Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Great River Elementary School ranks #15 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.
Is Great River Elementary School a good school?
Great River Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Great River School?
Besides Great River Elementary School, Great River School also operates Great River School (411 students). See the Great River School district page for the complete list.
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