- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Federal NCES profile for L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384002672
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #23 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion ranks #23 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384002672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 273384002672 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 12.8:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion 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 282
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
282 students
What this shows L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion compares
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion 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 L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion'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 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
How many students attend L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion?
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion?
29.8% of students at L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion?
The largest demographic group at L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion is White at 40.1% 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 L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion?
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion ranks #23 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion, 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.