- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Rivereast Program
Federal NCES profile for Rivereast Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384004275
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivereast Program earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rivereast Program has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivereast Program ranks #11 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384004275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Rivereast Program grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+64.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 273384004275 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 7.7:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Rivereast Program grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+64.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rivereast Program 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 54
Rivereast Program
54 students
What this shows Rivereast Program reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rivereast Program compares
Rivereast Program 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 96% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 54 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 20.4%
Two or More 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Rivereast Program 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 Rivereast Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivereast Program'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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rivereast Program
How many students attend Rivereast Program?
Rivereast Program has 54 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivereast Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivereast Program is 7.7:1, which is 51% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 51% 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 Rivereast Program?
83.9% of students at Rivereast Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivereast Program?
The largest demographic group at Rivereast Program is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivereast Program?
Rivereast Program has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Rivereast Program rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivereast Program ranks #11 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 Rivereast Program, 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.