- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 273384002454 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 11.4:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 492
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
492 students
What this shows Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary compares
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,591
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~492 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.