- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Saint Paul, MN
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kaposia Education Center Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273327001457
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaposia Education Center Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in South Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaposia Education Center Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaposia Education Center Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in South Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: South St. Paul Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 273327001457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kaposia Education Center Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 273327001457 · South Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 13.2:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South St. Paul High School (866 students)
Kaposia Education Center Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kaposia Education Center Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South St. Paul
South St. Paul High School
866 students
- Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center Elementary
670 students
- This school
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
620 students
- South St. Paul
South St. Paul Middle School
535 students
- S St. Paul Com 99
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
99 students
- Early Childhoo 68
Early Childhood Special Ed Program
68 students
What this shows Kaposia Education Center Elementary reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaposia Education Center Elementary compares
Kaposia Education Center Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 36.9%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 7.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Kaposia Education Center Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for South St. Paul Public School Dist reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kaposia Education Center Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Center Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South St. Paul Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Ed Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kaposia Education Center Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaposia Education Center Elementary
How many students attend Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaposia Education Center Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
56.8% of students at Kaposia Education Center Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kaposia Education Center Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in South Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaposia Education Center Elementary?
Kaposia Education Center Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Kaposia Education Center Elementary rank among schools in South Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaposia Education Center Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in South Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in South St. Paul Public School Dist?
Besides Kaposia Education Center Elementary, South St. Paul Public School Dist also operates South St. Paul High School (866 students), Lincoln Center Elementary (670 students), and South St. Paul Middle School (535 students). See the South St. Paul Public School Dist district page for the complete list.