Enrollment
654
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Michael Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Michael Elementary
St. Michael Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Saint Michael, Minnesota, enrolling 654 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Minnesota schools and 34% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.7% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 654 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St. Michael-Albertville Schools spends $10,761 per pupil, 30% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
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 Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
St. Michael Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Michael-Albertville Schools, which includes St. Michael Elementary.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~654 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is St. Michael Elementary a good school?
St. Michael Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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