- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+65.8%).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 270045105430 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
72 enr · 72:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Quantum Steam Academy Elementary (128 students)
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+65.8%). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Quantum Steam Academy Middle School compares
Quantum Steam Academy Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,523
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
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.
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
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 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
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 (~72 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.