- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stillwater, MN
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Federal NCES profile for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270036204106Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: St. Croix Preparatory Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036204106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270036204106 · Stillwater, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
450 enr · 18:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper (391 students)
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
450 students
- St. Croix Prep
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
391 students
- St. Croix Prep
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
371 students
What this shows St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower compares
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 76% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Asian 13.6%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Croix Preparatory Academy reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Croix Prep Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
How many students attend St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
10.3% of students at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
The largest demographic group at St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower rank among elementary schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Croix Preparatory Academy?
Besides St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower, St. Croix Preparatory Academy also operates St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper (391 students) and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle (371 students). See the St. Croix Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.