- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
The Journey School
Federal NCES profile for The Journey 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 270043805258Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Journey School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #18 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
The Journey School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Journey School ranks #18 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: The Journey School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270043805258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
The Journey School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270043805258 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
125 enr · 15.6:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: The Journey School Middle (12 students)
The Journey School shrank from 122 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How The Journey School compares
The Journey School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 76% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$19,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.8%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 3.2%
White 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, The Journey School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for The Journey School reports $19,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Journey School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Journey School Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Journey School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Saint Paul
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
Standard public school
1,066 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Standard public school
1,017 students 37.7:1 students per teacher
Hmong College Prep Academy Es
Standard public school
988 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Standard public school
563 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Higher Ground Academy
Standard public school
525 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Standard public school
485 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Journey School
How many students attend The Journey School?
The Journey School has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Journey School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Journey School is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 The Journey School?
75.4% of students at The Journey School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Journey School?
The largest demographic group at The Journey School is African American at 64.8% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Journey School?
The Journey School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 The Journey School rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, The Journey School ranks #18 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in The Journey School?
Besides The Journey School, The Journey School also operates The Journey School Middle (12 students). See the The Journey School district page for the complete list.