- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Mmsa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mmsa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270039904788Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mmsa Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #14 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mmsa Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mmsa Elementary School ranks #14 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Math and Science Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270039904788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Mmsa Elementary School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+35.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 270039904788 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
243 enr · 16.2:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mmsa Secondary School (327 students)
Mmsa Elementary School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+35.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Mmsa Elementary School compares
Mmsa Elementary School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 105% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$22,697
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
Asian 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Mmsa Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Minnesota Math and Science Academy reports $22,697 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mmsa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mmsa Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mmsa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mmsa Elementary School
How many students attend Mmsa Elementary School?
Mmsa Elementary School has 243 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mmsa Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mmsa Elementary School?
87.6% of students at Mmsa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mmsa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mmsa Elementary School is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mmsa Elementary School?
Mmsa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Mmsa Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Mmsa Elementary School ranks #14 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota Math and Science Academy?
Besides Mmsa Elementary School, Minnesota Math and Science Academy also operates Mmsa Secondary School (327 students). See the Minnesota Math and Science Academy district page for the complete list.