- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Randolph Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Randolph Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384001622
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph Heights Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #67 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Heights Elementary ranks #67 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Randolph Heights Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 273384001622 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 17.9:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Randolph Heights Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Randolph Heights Elementary 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 448
Randolph Heights Elementary
448 students
What this shows Randolph Heights Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randolph Heights Elementary compares
Randolph Heights 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Randolph Heights Elementary is more 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 Randolph Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph Heights Elementary'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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randolph Heights Elementary
How many students attend Randolph Heights Elementary?
Randolph Heights Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Heights Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph Heights Elementary?
27.7% of students at Randolph Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Randolph Heights Elementary is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph Heights Elementary?
Randolph Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Randolph Heights Elementary rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Heights Elementary ranks #67 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 Randolph Heights Elementary, 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.