Enrollment
3
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Francis, MN
Saints Online Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saints Online Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273354005333
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saints Online Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Saint Francis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saints Online Elementary has class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saints Online Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Saint Francis, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354005333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saints Online Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saints Online Elementary
Saints Online Elementary is a small elementary school in Saint Francis, Minnesota, enrolling 3 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3:1, Saints Online Elementary is leaner than roughly 98% of Minnesota schools and 81% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Minnesota schools, with 3 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (33%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,035 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students) and St. Francis Middle (890 students) alongside Saints Online Elementary.
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 Saints Online Elementary compares
Saints Online Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 81% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 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.
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
White 66.7%
Two or More 33.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Saints Online Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Francis Area Schools, which includes Saints Online Elementary.
$12,035
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 Saints Online Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saints Online Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~3 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saints Online Elementary
How many students attend Saints Online Elementary?
Saints Online Elementary has 3 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Francis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saints Online Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saints Online Elementary is 3:1, which is 81% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 81% 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 Saints Online Elementary?
22.2% of students at Saints Online Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saints Online Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saints Online Elementary is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Saint Francis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saints Online Elementary?
Saints Online Elementary 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 Saints Online Elementary rank among public schools in Saint Francis?
By Resource Investment Index, Saints Online Elementary ranks #2 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.
Is Saints Online Elementary a good school?
Saints Online Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota. 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 St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides Saints Online Elementary, 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.
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