Enrollment
313
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
St. Paul City Primary School
Federal NCES profile for St. Paul City Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270014202721Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Paul City Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #83 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Paul City Primary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul City Primary School ranks #83 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: St. Paul City School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270014202721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Paul City Primary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Paul City Primary School
St. Paul City Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 313 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 82.4% of students qualify for free meals, 93% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Paul City School spends $21,569 per pupil, 41% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St. Paul City School also operates St. Paul City High School (152 students) and St. Paul City Middle School (150 students) alongside St. Paul City Primary 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. Paul City Primary School compares
St. Paul City Primary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 93% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$21,569
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
African American 23.3%
Asian 19.8%
Two or More 3.8%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, St. Paul City Primary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Paul City School, which includes St. Paul City Primary School.
$21,569
Per student
+41%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How St. Paul City Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Paul City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Paul City Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Paul City Primary School
How many students attend St. Paul City Primary School?
St. Paul City Primary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Paul City Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Paul City Primary School?
82.4% of students at St. Paul City Primary 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Paul City Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Paul City Primary School?
St. Paul City Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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. Paul City Primary School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Paul City Primary School ranks #83 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is St. Paul City Primary School a good school?
St. Paul City Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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. Paul City School?
Besides St. Paul City Primary School, St. Paul City School also operates St. Paul City High School (152 students) and St. Paul City Middle School (150 students). See the St. Paul City School district page for the complete list.
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