Enrollment
266
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270039504752 Charter school
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ — Saint Cloud, MN
Federal NCES profile for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+123% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ reports 266 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 95.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 123% above the Minnesota average and 84% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ spends $17,775 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 78.8% from the state, and 20.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 123% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 123% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,775
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 266 Top 51% in Minnesota — larger than 49% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 95.4% +123% vs state
NCES ID 270039504752
Student demographics
African American 98.5%
White 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 98.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, which includes Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ.
$17,775
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 78.8%
Federal 20.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- —
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Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud
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Success Academy Saint Cloud
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
How many students attend Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has 266 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SAINT CLOUD, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
95.4% of students at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
The largest demographic group at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is African American at 98.5%. The school serves a student body in SAINT CLOUD, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.