Enrollment
720
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Cloud, MN
North Junior High
Federal NCES profile for North Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273351002188
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Junior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Junior High ranks #8 of 17 public schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351002188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Junior High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Junior High
North Junior High is a higher-need, large middle school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, enrolling 720 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 720 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students) and Apollo Senior High (1,264 students) alongside North Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Junior High compares
North Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 58% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.1%
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
$15,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
White 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, North Junior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Cloud Public School District, which includes North Junior High.
$15,904
Per student
+4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How North Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Junior High
How many students attend North Junior High?
North Junior High has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Cloud, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Junior High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Junior High?
67.7% of students at North Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Junior High?
The largest demographic group at North Junior High is African American at 38.2% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Junior High?
North Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Junior High rank among public schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, North Junior High ranks #8 of 17 public 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 public schools in Saint Cloud on the city page.
Is North Junior High a good school?
North Junior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides North Junior High, 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.
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