- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul Online Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saint Paul Online Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273384005419
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Paul Online Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Paul Online Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Paul Online Middle School ranks #2 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384005419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Saint Paul Online Middle School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-19.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 273384005419 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 18.1:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Saint Paul Online Middle School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-19.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.4 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Saint Paul Online Middle 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 145
Saint Paul Online Middle School
145 students
What this shows Saint Paul Online Middle School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Paul Online Middle School compares
Saint Paul Online Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Asian 17.9%
Two or More 16.6%
White 15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.0, Saint Paul Online Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Paul Online Middle 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 middle 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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Paul Online Middle School
How many students attend Saint Paul Online Middle School?
Saint Paul Online Middle School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Online Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Paul Online Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Paul Online Middle School?
71.1% of students at Saint Paul Online Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saint Paul Online Middle School is African American at 29.0% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Paul Online Middle School?
Saint Paul Online Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Paul Online Middle School rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Paul Online Middle School ranks #2 of 13 middle 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 middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Saint Paul Online Middle 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.