- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001619
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #32 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet ranks #32 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 273384001619 · Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 10.6:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet 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 638
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
638 students
What this shows Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet compares
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet is less 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 Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet 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 Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet'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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
How many students attend Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet?
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet?
68.7% of students at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet is Asian at 92.6% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet?
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet ranks #32 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 Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet, 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.