- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Louis Park, MN
St. Louis Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Louis Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273378001533
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Louis Park Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Saint Louis Park · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Louis Park Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Louis Park Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Saint Louis Park, MN.
School address
District: St. Louis Park Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 273378001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
St. Louis Park Middle School held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 273378001533 · Saint Louis Park, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 20.1:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students)
St. Louis Park Middle School held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Louis Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Senior High
1,397 students
- This school
St. Louis Park Middle School
965 students
- Park Spanish I 533
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary
533 students
- Aquila Element 498
Aquila Elementary
498 students
- Susan Lindgren 457
Susan Lindgren Elementary
457 students
- Peter Hobart E 435
Peter Hobart Elementary
435 students
What this shows St. Louis Park Middle School reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Louis Park Middle School compares
St. Louis Park Middle School 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$16,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, St. Louis Park Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis Park Public School Dist. reports $16,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Louis Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Spanish Immersion Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aquila Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan Lindgren Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peter Hobart Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Louis Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~965 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Louis Park Middle School
How many students attend St. Louis Park Middle School?
St. Louis Park Middle School has 965 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Louis Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Louis Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Louis Park Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Louis Park Middle School?
34.2% of students at St. Louis Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Louis Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Louis Park Middle School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Saint Louis Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Louis Park Middle School?
St. Louis Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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. Louis Park Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Louis Park?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Louis Park Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Saint Louis Park, 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 Louis Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Park Public School Dist.?
Besides St. Louis Park Middle School, St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students), Park Spanish Immersion Elementary (533 students), and Aquila Elementary (498 students). See the St. Louis Park Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.