Enrollment
337
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway
Federal NCES profile for Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273384005541
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #13 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway ranks #13 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384005541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
56.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+256% 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
What stands out at Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 337 students.
Class loads run heavy: 56.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 256% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 73.1% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
The surrounding Saint Paul Public Schools spends $20,457 per pupil, 34% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students) and Harding Senior High (1,591 students) alongside Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway.
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 Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway compares
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 56.2:1 | ▲ 256% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
56.2:1
students per teacher
- 256% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Paul Public Schools, which includes Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway.
$20,457
Per student
+34%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle 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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~56.2:1)
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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 56.2:1, which is 256% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 258% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway ranks #13 of 13 middle 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 middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway a good school?
Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also less 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 Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Hmong Language and Culture-Parkway, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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