Enrollment
804
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 272385005540
Justice Alan Page Elementary School — Maplewood, MN
Federal NCES profile for Justice Alan Page Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 38
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: North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · 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)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Justice Alan Page Elementary School 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
Justice Alan Page Elementary School reports 804 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 53.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Minnesota average and 13% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale spends $28,292 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.4% from local sources (property taxes), 57.9% from the state, and 12.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 Justice Alan Page Elementary School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 37% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 91% | — | — |
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
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 37% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$28,292
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 804 Top 91% in Minnesota — larger than 9% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.6% +37% vs state
NCES ID 272385005540
Student demographics
Asian 30.6%
African American 21.3%
White 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 30.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale, which includes Justice Alan Page Elementary School.
$28,292
Per student
+34%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.7%
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
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,649
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Justice Alan Page Elementary School
How many students attend Justice Alan Page Elementary School?
Justice Alan Page Elementary School has 804 students enrolled. It is a other school in MAPLEWOOD, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justice Alan Page Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Justice Alan Page Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Justice Alan Page Elementary School?
58.6% of students at Justice Alan Page Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justice Alan Page Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Justice Alan Page Elementary School is Asian at 30.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in MAPLEWOOD, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justice Alan Page Elementary School?
Justice Alan Page Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) 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.