Enrollment
264
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maplewood, MN
Harambee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harambee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273243004842
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harambee Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Maplewood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harambee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harambee Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Maplewood, MN.
School address
District: Roseville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273243004842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harambee Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harambee Elementary School
Harambee Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Maplewood, Minnesota, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 264 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students) and Roseville Area Middle (853 students) alongside Harambee Elementary School.
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 Harambee Elementary School compares
Harambee 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$15,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 37.5%
Asian 23.5%
White 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Harambee Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville Public School District, which includes Harambee Elementary School.
$15,642
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.1%
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 Harambee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville Area Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Area Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Center School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Canada Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brimhall Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harambee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harambee Elementary School
How many students attend Harambee Elementary School?
Harambee Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maplewood, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harambee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harambee Elementary School is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Harambee Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Harambee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harambee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harambee Elementary School is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Maplewood, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harambee Elementary School?
Harambee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Harambee Elementary School rank among schools in Maplewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Harambee Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in Maplewood, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maplewood on the city page.
Is Harambee Elementary School a good school?
Harambee Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Roseville Public School District?
Besides Harambee Elementary School, Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students), Roseville Area Middle (853 students), and Parkview Center School (718 students). See the Roseville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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