Enrollment
150
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 270014204150 Charter school
St. Paul City Middle School — Saint Paul, MN
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: St. Paul City School · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Paul City Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
St. Paul City Middle School reports 150 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 110% above the Minnesota average and 73% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 150 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Paul City School spends $24,144 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.6% from local sources (property taxes), 81.2% from the state, and 18.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St. Paul City Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 110% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 110% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 32% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,144
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 150 Top 38% in Minnesota — larger than 62% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.8% +110% vs state
NCES ID 270014204150
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 21.3%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 6.0%
White 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 150:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.7%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Paul City School, which includes St. Paul City Middle School.
$24,144
Per student
+14%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 81.2%
Federal 18.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about St. Paul City Middle School
How many students attend St. Paul City Middle School?
St. Paul City Middle School has 150 students enrolled. It is a middle school in SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Paul City Middle School?
89.8% of students at St. Paul City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Paul City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul City Middle School?
St. Paul City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.