- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Great River Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270034404665 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
383 enr · 23.9:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Great River School (411 students)
Great River Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Great River Elementary School compares
Great River Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,933
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Great River School reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~383 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.