- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul Park, MN
Pullman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pullman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273381001545
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pullman Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 420
- students enrolled
Pullman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381001545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pullman Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 273381001545 · Saint Paul Park, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 11.7:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Pullman Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pullman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 420
Pullman Elementary
420 students
What this shows Pullman Elementary reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pullman Elementary compares
Pullman 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,992
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Pullman Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pullman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pullman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pullman Elementary
How many students attend Pullman Elementary?
Pullman Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Pullman Elementary?
39.0% of students at Pullman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pullman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pullman Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Saint Paul Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pullman Elementary?
Pullman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Pullman Elementary, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.