Enrollment
563
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270026203578 Charter school
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr — Saint Paul, MN
Federal NCES profile for Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
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: Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr · 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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr 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
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr reports 563 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 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: 6.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 84% below the Minnesota average and 87% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr spends $14,702 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.1% from local sources (property taxes), 85.6% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 84% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 79% | — | — |
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
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 84% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$14,702
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 563 Top 79% in Minnesota — larger than 21% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.8% -84% vs state
NCES ID 270026203578
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr, which includes Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr.
$14,702
Per student
-30%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.1%
State 85.6%
Federal 6.2%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
How many students attend Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr?
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr has 563 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr is 12.6:1, 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 Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr?
6.8% of students at Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr?
The largest demographic group at Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr is White at 83.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAINT PAUL, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr?
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.