- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Peter, MN
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273387001638
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Saint Peter · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Saint Peter, MN.
School address
District: St. Peter Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273387001638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
North Elementary School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 273387001638 · Saint Peter, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 14.8:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Peter High School (692 students)
North Elementary School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Peter High
St. Peter High School
692 students
- St. Peter Midd
St. Peter Middle School
617 students
- This school
North Elementary School
429 students
- South Elementa 269
South Elementary School
269 students
- St. Peter Ecse 61
St. Peter Ecse
61 students
- Oshawa Learnin 25
Oshawa Learning Academy
25 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,513
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, North Elementary School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Peter Public School District reports $15,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Peter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Peter Ecse | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oshawa Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Peter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 North Elementary School?
37.9% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Saint Peter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 North Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Peter?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Saint Peter, 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 Peter on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Peter Public School District?
Besides North Elementary School, St. Peter Public School District also operates St. Peter High School (692 students), St. Peter Middle School (617 students), and South Elementary School (269 students). See the St. Peter Public School District district page for the complete list.