- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Cloud, MN
Katherine Johnson Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Johnson Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273351005469
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Johnson Education Center earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 79:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Johnson Education Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Education Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351005469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Katherine Johnson Education Center grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+170.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 273351005469 · Saint Cloud, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 79:1 · 79.2% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
Katherine Johnson Education Center grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+170.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Katherine Johnson Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Technical Seni
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- Apollo Senior
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- South Junior H
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- This school 79
Katherine Johnson Education Center
79 students
What this shows Katherine Johnson Education Center reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Johnson Education Center compares
Katherine Johnson Education Center 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 | 79:1 | ▲ 400% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 85% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
79:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
79:1
students per teacher
- 400% 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.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Katherine Johnson Education Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine Johnson Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apollo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Johnson Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~79 students)
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 special-education school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Johnson Education Center is 79:1, which is 400% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 403% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Johnson Education Center?
Katherine Johnson Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Katherine Johnson Education Center rank among schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Johnson Education Center ranks #7 of 7 schools in Saint Cloud, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides Katherine Johnson Education Center, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students), Apollo Senior High (1,264 students), and Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.