Enrollment
72
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Quantum Steam Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270045105430Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #22 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 72:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quantum Steam Academy Middle School ranks #22 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Quantum Steam Academy Charter · Minnesota
NCES ID 270045105430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
72:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+356% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quantum Steam Academy Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quantum Steam Academy Middle School
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run heavy: 72:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 356% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 72 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 17 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 72 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Quantum Steam Academy Charter, also runs Quantum Steam Academy Elementary (128 students).
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 Quantum Steam Academy Middle School compares
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 72:1 | ▲ 356% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 115% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
72:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
72:1
students per teacher
- 356% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,436
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 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
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 Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quantum Steam Academy Charter, which includes Quantum Steam Academy Middle School.
$15,436
Per student
+1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 71.0%
Federal 29.0%
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 Quantum Steam Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Steam Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quantum Steam Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~72 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Quantum Steam Academy Middle School
How many students attend Quantum Steam Academy Middle School?
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School has 72 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quantum Steam Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quantum Steam Academy Middle School is 72:1, which is 356% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 359% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quantum Steam Academy Middle School?
92.1% of students at Quantum Steam Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quantum Steam Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Quantum Steam Academy Middle School is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quantum Steam Academy Middle School?
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Quantum Steam Academy Middle School rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Quantum Steam Academy Middle School ranks #22 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.
Is Quantum Steam Academy Middle School a good school?
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also less 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 Quantum Steam Academy Charter?
Besides Quantum Steam Academy Middle School, Quantum Steam Academy Charter also operates Quantum Steam Academy Elementary (128 students). See the Quantum Steam Academy Charter district page for the complete list.
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