- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Sejong Academy Lower School
Federal NCES profile for Sejong Academy Lower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270038604695Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sejong Academy Lower School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sejong Academy Lower School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sejong Academy Lower School ranks #5 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Sejong Academy of Minnesota · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038604695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Sejong Academy Lower School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 270038604695 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
196 enr · 7.5:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Sejong Academy Upper School (136 students)
Sejong Academy Lower School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Sejong Academy Lower School compares
Sejong Academy Lower School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 105% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 98 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
Asian 92.9%
Two or More 4.1%
White 1.0%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Sejong Academy Lower School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sejong Academy of Minnesota reports $16,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sejong Academy Lower School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sejong Academy Upper School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sejong Academy Lower School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sejong Academy Lower School
How many students attend Sejong Academy Lower School?
Sejong Academy Lower School has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sejong Academy Lower School is 7.5:1, which is 53% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Sejong Academy Lower School?
87.9% of students at Sejong Academy Lower School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sejong Academy Lower School?
The largest demographic group at Sejong Academy Lower School is Asian at 92.9% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sejong Academy Lower School?
Sejong Academy Lower School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sejong Academy Lower School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Sejong Academy Lower School ranks #5 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Sejong Academy of Minnesota?
Besides Sejong Academy Lower School, Sejong Academy of Minnesota also operates Sejong Academy Upper School (136 students). See the Sejong Academy of Minnesota district page for the complete list.