Enrollment
266
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-20% 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
What stands out at Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, enrolling 266 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 95.4% of students qualify for free meals, 123% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 266 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, also runs St. Cloud Math & Science Middle (91 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ compares
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ, which includes Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ.
$15,597
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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