- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Saint Paul, MN
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage E-Stem Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274227001774
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in West Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage E-Stem Magnet School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in West Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227001774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 274227001774 · West Saint Paul, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 13.6:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Rivers High School (1,710 students)
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School 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
- This school
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- Garlough Envir 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 Heritage E-Stem Magnet School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage E-Stem Magnet School compares
Heritage E-Stem Magnet 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Heritage E-Stem Magnet School 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 Heritage E-Stem Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendly Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage E-Stem Magnet School'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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
How many students attend Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage E-Stem Magnet School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
39.7% of students at Heritage E-Stem Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage E-Stem Magnet School is White at 43.6% 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 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Heritage E-Stem Magnet School rank among public schools in West Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage E-Stem Magnet School ranks #2 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 Heritage E-Stem Magnet School, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students), Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), and Garlough Environmental Magnet (414 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.