Enrollment
79
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 273351005469
Katherine Johnson Education Center — Saint Cloud, MN
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Johnson Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 13/100.
👥 Class size 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
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: St. Cloud Public School District · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Katherine Johnson Education Center 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
Katherine Johnson Education Center reports 79 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 79.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 85% above the Minnesota average and 53% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Cloud Public School District spends $20,297 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.7% from local sources (property taxes), 61.7% from the state, and 19.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Katherine Johnson Education Center 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 85% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 26% | — | — |
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
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 85% 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
24:1
students per teacher
— 51% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,297
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 79 Top 26% in Minnesota — larger than 74% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 24:1 +51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 79.2% +85% vs state
NCES ID 273351005469
Student demographics
White 39.2%
African American 31.6%
Two or More 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Cloud Public School District, which includes Katherine Johnson Education Center.
$20,297
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 61.7%
Federal 19.7%
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
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
Similar other schools in Saint Cloud
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Talahi Community Elementary
Standard public school
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St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-Res
Alternative education program
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Roosevelt Education Center
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14 students 3.1:1 students per teacher
St Cloud Hospital Progs-Residential
Alternative education program
6 students
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Katherine Johnson Education Center
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Education Center?
Katherine Johnson Education Center has 79 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAINT CLOUD, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Education Center is 24:1, which is 51% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Johnson Education Center?
79.2% of students at Katherine Johnson Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Johnson Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Johnson Education Center is White at 39.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAINT CLOUD, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Johnson Education Center?
Katherine Johnson Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.