Enrollment
337
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 273384005541
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway — Saint Paul, MN
Federal NCES profile for Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway reports 337 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Minnesota average and 41% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saint Paul Public Schools spends $24,161 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.8% from local sources (property taxes), 53.2% from the state, and 21.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 71% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 13% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,161
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 337 Top 58% in Minnesota — larger than 42% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 8.7:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.1% +71% vs state
NCES ID 273384005541
Student demographics
Asian 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 92.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Paul Public Schools, which includes Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway.
$24,161
Per student
+14%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 21.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
Similar middle schools in Saint Paul
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Hidden River Middle School
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Battle Creek Middle
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619 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Murray Middle School
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Hope Community Academy Middle
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway
How many students attend Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway?
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway has 337 students enrolled. It is a middle school in SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway?
The student-teacher ratio at Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway is 8.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway?
73.1% of students at Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway?
The largest demographic group at Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway is Asian at 92.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway?
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.