- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273384004683
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy ranks #10 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384004683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 273384004683 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 17.2:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 431
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
431 students
What this shows Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy compares
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.0%
Two or More 26.9%
White 26.0%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
How many students attend Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?
27.1% of students at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is Asian at 35.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy?
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy ranks #10 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 Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, 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.