- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 42.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramsey, MN
Pact Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Pact Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270009302488Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pact Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pact Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pact Charter School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ramsey, MN.
School address
District: Pact Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270009302488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+157 students YoY
Pact Charter School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (+45.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+157 students YoY 270009302488 · Ramsey, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
673 enr · 32:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pact Charter Secondary (730 students)
Pact Charter School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (+45.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Pact Charter School compares
Pact Charter 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 103% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 103% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Pact Charter School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Pact Charter School reports $11,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pact Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pact Charter Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pact Charter 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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pact Charter School
How many students attend Pact Charter School?
Pact Charter School has 673 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramsey, MN. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), up 157.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pact Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pact Charter School is 32:1, which is 103% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pact Charter School?
20.4% of students at Pact Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pact Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Pact Charter School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Ramsey, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pact Charter School?
Pact Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pact Charter School rank among elementary schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Pact Charter School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ramsey, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pact Charter School?
Besides Pact Charter School, Pact Charter School also operates Pact Charter Secondary (730 students). See the Pact Charter School district page for the complete list.