- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 72:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Quantum Steam Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270045105182Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 32:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quantum Steam Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Quantum Steam Academy Charter · Minnesota
NCES ID 270045105182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 270045105182 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
128 enr · 32:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Quantum Steam Academy Middle School (72 students)
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Quantum Steam Academy Elementary compares
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary 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 | 98.3% | ▲ 130% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
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
0.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Quantum Steam Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Quantum Steam Academy Charter reports $15,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quantum Steam Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Steam Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quantum Steam Academy Elementary'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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quantum Steam Academy Elementary
How many students attend Quantum Steam Academy Elementary?
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary has 128 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quantum Steam Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Quantum Steam Academy Elementary 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 Quantum Steam Academy Elementary?
98.3% of students at Quantum Steam Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quantum Steam Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Quantum Steam Academy Elementary is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quantum Steam Academy Elementary?
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Quantum Steam Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Quantum Steam Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Quantum Steam Academy Charter?
Besides Quantum Steam Academy Elementary, Quantum Steam Academy Charter also operates Quantum Steam Academy Middle School (72 students). See the Quantum Steam Academy Charter district page for the complete list.