Enrollment
959
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Michael, MN
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
Federal NCES profile for St. Michael-Albertville Middle East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273379001536
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Michael · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Michael-Albertville Middle East ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Michael, MN.
School address
District: St. Michael-Albertville Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273379001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+164% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Michael-Albertville Middle East compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Saint Michael, Minnesota, enrolling 959 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Minnesota schools and 164% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.4% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 959 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding St. Michael-Albertville Schools spends $10,761 per pupil, 30% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
St. Michael-Albertville Schools also operates St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students) and St. Michael-Albertville Middle West (1,076 students) alongside St. Michael-Albertville Middle East.
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. Michael-Albertville Middle East compares
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.7:1 | ▲ 164% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
41.7:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$10,761
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 78.4%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, St. Michael-Albertville Middle East is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Michael-Albertville Schools, which includes St. Michael-Albertville Middle East.
$10,761
Per student
-30%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 70.0%
Federal 7.1%
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. Michael-Albertville Middle East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael-Albertville Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Woods Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Michael Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldstone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Michael-Albertville Middle East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 48.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
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 (~959 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
How many students attend St. Michael-Albertville Middle East?
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East has 959 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Michael, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Michael-Albertville Middle East?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Michael-Albertville Middle East is 41.7:1, which is 164% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 166% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Michael-Albertville Middle East?
12.4% of students at St. Michael-Albertville Middle East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Michael-Albertville Middle East?
The largest demographic group at St. Michael-Albertville Middle East is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Saint Michael, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Michael-Albertville Middle East?
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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. Michael-Albertville Middle East rank among elementary schools in Saint Michael?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Michael-Albertville Middle East ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Michael, 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 Saint Michael on the city page.
Is St. Michael-Albertville Middle East a good school?
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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. Michael-Albertville Schools?
Besides St. Michael-Albertville Middle East, St. Michael-Albertville Schools also operates St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students), St. Michael-Albertville Middle West (1,076 students), and Big Woods Elementary (656 students). See the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district page for the complete list.
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