- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- -
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Cloud, MN
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Federal NCES profile for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270039504752Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ · Minnesota
NCES ID 270039504752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270039504752 · Saint Cloud, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
266 enr · 12.7:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Cloud Math & Science Middle (91 students)
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ compares
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 123% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 123% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,246
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
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.
Student demographics
African American 98.5%
White 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ reports $15,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud Math & Science Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ'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 (~266 students)
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 an elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ rank among elementary schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
Besides Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ also operates St. Cloud Math & Science Middle (91 students). See the Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ district page for the complete list.