- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Peter, MN
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273387001639
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Saint Peter · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Saint Peter, MN.
School address
District: St. Peter Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273387001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
South Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 273387001639 · Saint Peter, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 13.4:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Peter High School (692 students)
South Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Peter High
St. Peter High School
692 students
- St. Peter Midd
St. Peter Middle School
617 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
429 students
- This school 269
South Elementary School
269 students
- St. Peter Ecse 61
St. Peter Ecse
61 students
- Oshawa Learnin 25
Oshawa Learning Academy
25 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,513
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 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
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, South Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Peter Public School District reports $15,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Peter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Peter Ecse | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oshawa Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Peter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 South Elementary School?
37.1% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Saint Peter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 South Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Peter?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Saint Peter, 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 Peter on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Peter Public School District?
Besides South Elementary School, St. Peter Public School District also operates St. Peter High School (692 students), St. Peter Middle School (617 students), and North Elementary School (429 students). See the St. Peter Public School District district page for the complete list.