- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Michael, MN
St. Michael Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St. Michael Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273379000032
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Michael Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Michael · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Michael Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Michael Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Michael, MN.
School address
District: St. Michael-Albertville Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273379000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
St. Michael Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 273379000032 · Saint Michael, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 21.1:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students)
St. Michael Elementary held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Michael Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High
2,204 students
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
1,076 students
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
959 students
- Big Woods Elem 656
Big Woods Elementary
656 students
- This school 654
St. Michael Elementary
654 students
- Fieldstone Ele 585
Fieldstone Elementary School
585 students
What this shows St. Michael Elementary reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Michael Elementary compares
St. Michael 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$11,138
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
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, St. Michael Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Michael-Albertville Schools reports $11,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Michael Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael-Albertville Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Woods Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldstone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Michael Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 48.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 41.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Michael Elementary
How many students attend St. Michael Elementary?
St. Michael Elementary has 654 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Michael, MN. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Michael Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Michael Elementary is 21.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Michael Elementary?
16.7% of students at St. Michael Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Michael Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St. Michael Elementary is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Saint Michael, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Michael Elementary?
St. Michael Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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. Michael Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Michael?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Michael Elementary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in St. Michael-Albertville Schools?
Besides St. Michael Elementary, St. Michael-Albertville Schools also operates St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students), St. Michael-Albertville Middle West (1,076 students), and St. Michael-Albertville Middle East (959 students). See the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district page for the complete list.