Enrollment
965
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Louis Park Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Louis Park Middle School
St. Louis Park Middle School is a large middle school in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, enrolling 965 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.2% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 965 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students) and Park Spanish Immersion Elementary (533 students) alongside St. Louis Park Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St. Louis Park Middle School compares
St. Louis Park Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis Park Public School Dist., which includes St. Louis Park Middle School.
$16,216
Per student
+6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~965 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is St. Louis Park Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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