- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Junior High held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 273351002188 · Saint Cloud, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 15.7:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
North Junior High held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Junior High 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
- This school
North Junior High
720 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary
704 students
What this shows North Junior High reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Junior High compares
North Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,264
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.