- Enrollment
- 1,561
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Cloud, MN
South Junior High
Federal NCES profile for South Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273351001492
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Junior High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 17
- public schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Junior High has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Junior High ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: St. Cloud Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273351001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South Junior High held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 273351001492 · Saint Cloud, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 21.3:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Technical Senior High (1,561 students)
South Junior High held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Technical Seni
Technical Senior High
1,561 students
- Apollo Senior
Apollo Senior High
1,264 students
- Oak Hill Commu
Oak Hill Community Elementary
878 students
- This school
South Junior High
831 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High
720 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary
704 students
What this shows South Junior High reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Junior High compares
South Junior High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 264 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 41.5%
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, South Junior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Cloud Public School District reports $16,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apollo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Community Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Junior High
How many students attend South Junior High?
South Junior High has 831 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Junior High is 21.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Junior High?
66.3% of students at South Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Junior High?
The largest demographic group at South Junior High is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Junior High?
South Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Junior High rank among public schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, South Junior High ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Cloud Public School District?
Besides South Junior High, St. Cloud Public School District also operates Technical Senior High (1,561 students), Apollo Senior High (1,264 students), and Oak Hill Community Elementary (878 students). See the St. Cloud Public School District district page for the complete list.