Enrollment
492
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384002454
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #67 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary ranks #67 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384002454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 492 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 75.9% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Saint Paul Public Schools spends $20,457 per pupil, 34% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students) and Harding Senior High (1,591 students) alongside Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary.
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 Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary compares
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$20,457
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
Asian 20.7%
African American 17.9%
White 10.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Paul Public Schools, which includes Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary.
$20,457
Per student
+34%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 53.2%
Federal 21.0%
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 Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~492 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
How many students attend Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
75.9% of students at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary ranks #67 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary a good school?
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. 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 Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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