- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint James, MN
St. James Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. James Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273360001506
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James Northside Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Saint James · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St. James Northside Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Northside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Saint James, MN.
School address
District: St. James Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273360001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
St. James Northside Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 273360001506 · Saint James, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.3:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: St. James Middle/High School (566 students)
St. James Northside Elementary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. James Northside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. James Midd
St. James Middle/High School
566 students
- This school
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 Northside Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. James Northside Elementary compares
St. James Northside 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
White 35.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, St. James Northside Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Northside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Middle/High School | 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 Northside Elementary'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 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. James Northside Elementary
How many students attend St. James Northside Elementary?
St. James Northside Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint James, MN. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Northside Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Northside Elementary?
49.8% of students at St. James Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. James Northside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Saint James, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James Northside Elementary?
St. James Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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. James Northside Elementary rank among public schools in Saint James?
By Resource Investment Index, St. James Northside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public 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 Northside Elementary, St. James Public School District also operates St. James Middle/High School (566 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.