- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Peter, MN
St. Peter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St. Peter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273387002533
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Peter Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Saint Peter · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Peter Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Saint Peter, MN.
School address
District: St. Peter Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273387002533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
St. Peter Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 273387002533 · Saint Peter, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Peter High School (692 students)
St. Peter Middle School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
St. Peter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Peter High
St. Peter High School
692 students
- This school
St. Peter Middle School
617 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
429 students
- South Elementa 269
South Elementary School
269 students
- St. Peter Ecse 61
St. Peter Ecse
61 students
- Oshawa Learnin 25
Oshawa Learning Academy
25 students
What this shows St. Peter Middle School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Peter Middle School compares
St. Peter Middle School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$15,513
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, St. Peter Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Peter Public School District reports $15,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Peter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Peter Ecse | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oshawa Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to St. Peter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Peter Middle School
How many students attend St. Peter Middle School?
St. Peter Middle School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Peter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Peter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Peter Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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. Peter Middle School?
36.2% of students at St. Peter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Peter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St. Peter Middle School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Saint Peter, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Peter Middle School?
St. Peter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Peter Middle School rank among elementary schools in Saint Peter?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Peter Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Saint Peter, 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 Peter on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Peter Public School District?
Besides St. Peter Middle School, St. Peter Public School District also operates St. Peter High School (692 students), North Elementary School (429 students), and South Elementary School (269 students). See the St. Peter Public School District district page for the complete list.