- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul Online Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saint Paul Online Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273384005420
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Paul Online Elementary School earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Paul Online Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Paul Online Elementary School ranks #1 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384005420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Saint Paul Online Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-34.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 273384005420 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 3.8:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Saint Paul Online Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-34.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Saint Paul Online Elementary School 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 109
Saint Paul Online Elementary School
109 students
What this shows Saint Paul Online Elementary School reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Paul Online Elementary School compares
Saint Paul Online Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 3.8:1 | ▼ 76% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
3.8:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 30.3%
Asian 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 15.6%
White 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Saint Paul Online Elementary School 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 Saint Paul Online Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Paul Online Elementary School'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 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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Paul Online Elementary School
How many students attend Saint Paul Online Elementary School?
Saint Paul Online Elementary School has 109 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Online Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Online Elementary School is 3.8:1, which is 76% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 76% 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 Paul Online Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Saint Paul Online Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Paul Online Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saint Paul Online Elementary School is African American at 30.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Paul Online Elementary School?
Saint Paul Online Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saint Paul Online Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Paul Online Elementary School ranks #1 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Saint Paul Online Elementary School, 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.