- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint James, MN
St. James Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for St. James Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273360001505
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James Middle/High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Saint James · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St. James Middle/High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Middle/High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Saint James, MN.
School address
District: St. James Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273360001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
St. James Middle/High School grew from 551 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 273360001505 · Saint James, MN Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 15.3:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: St. James Northside Elementary (502 students)
St. James Middle/High School grew from 551 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. James Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St. James Middle/High School
566 students
- St. James Nort
St. James Northside Elementary
502 students
- Armstrong Scho 65
Armstrong School
65 students
- St. James Earl 10
St. James Early Childhood
10 students
What this shows St. James Middle/High School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. James Middle/High School compares
St. James Middle/High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,649
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 40.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, St. James Middle/High School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for St. James Public School District reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. James Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Northside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armstrong School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. James Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 32.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. James Middle/High School
How many students attend St. James Middle/High School?
St. James Middle/High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint James, MN. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Middle/High School is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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. James Middle/High School?
41.4% of students at St. James Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at St. James Middle/High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Saint James, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James Middle/High School?
St. James Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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. James Middle/High School rank among schools in Saint James?
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Middle/High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Saint James, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. James Public School District?
Besides St. James Middle/High School, St. James Public School District also operates St. James Northside Elementary (502 students), Armstrong School (65 students), and St. James Early Childhood (10 students). See the St. James Public School District district page for the complete list.