- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
St. Anthony Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. Anthony Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273384001628
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Anthony Park Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Anthony Park Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Anthony Park Elementary ranks #9 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
St. Anthony Park Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 273384001628 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 15:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
St. Anthony Park Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Anthony Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 451
St. Anthony Park Elementary
451 students
What this shows St. Anthony Park Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Anthony Park Elementary compares
St. Anthony Park Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 16.9%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, St. Anthony Park Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Anthony Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Anthony Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Anthony Park Elementary
How many students attend St. Anthony Park Elementary?
St. Anthony Park Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Anthony Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Anthony Park Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 St. Anthony Park Elementary?
35.0% of students at St. Anthony Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Anthony Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. Anthony Park Elementary is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Anthony Park Elementary?
St. Anthony Park Elementary 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 St. Anthony Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Anthony Park Elementary ranks #9 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides St. Anthony Park Elementary, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.