- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Francis, MN
Saints Academy
Federal NCES profile for Saints Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273354004980
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saints Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Saint Francis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saints Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saints Academy ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Saint Francis, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354004980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Saints Academy shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 273354004980 · Saint Francis, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 28.8:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Francis High (1,139 students)
Saints Academy shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Saints Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Francis Hi
St. Francis High
1,139 students
- St. Francis Mi
St. Francis Middle
890 students
- Cedar Creek El
Cedar Creek Elementary School
680 students
- St. Francis El
St. Francis Elementary
621 students
- East Bethel El
East Bethel Elementary School
460 students
- This school 144
Saints Academy
144 students
What this shows Saints Academy reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saints Academy compares
Saints Academy 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 82% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Saints Academy is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Francis Area Schools reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saints Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saints Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saints Academy
How many students attend Saints Academy?
Saints Academy has 144 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Saint Francis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saints Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Saints Academy is 28.8:1, which is 82% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saints Academy?
34.4% of students at Saints Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saints Academy?
The largest demographic group at Saints Academy is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Saint Francis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saints Academy?
Saints Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Saints Academy rank among public schools in Saint Francis?
By Resource Investment Index, Saints Academy ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Saint Francis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Francis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides Saints Academy, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students), St. Francis Middle (890 students), and Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.