At a glance
Reported students
571
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
330
American Indian Magnet School: 571 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about American Indian Magnet School
American Indian Magnet School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Saint Paul. It is one of 89 current school records connected to Saint Paul Public Schools. NCES reports 571 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (25%) and multiracial (22.6%). English learners represent 30.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking American Indian Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.3%
- Hispanic22.2%
- Black10.7%
- Asian25%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial22.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Saint Paul Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
Frost Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
593 reported students
Adams Magnet Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Saint Paul Music Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–06
514 reported students
Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo
Elementary · Grades PK–04
638 reported students
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Public schools near American Indian Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEP Academy Elementary Elementary · Charter · STEP Academy | KG–05 | 214 | 0.5 mi |
| Daytons Bluff Elementary Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 301 | 0.6 mi |
| HOPE Community Academy Elementary Elementary · Charter · Hope Community Academy | KG–05 | 434 | 1 mi |
| Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–04 | 638 | 1.2 mi |
| LIFE Prep Elementary · Charter · Life Prep | PK–06 | 134 | 1.3 mi |
| Nokomis Montessori South Campus Elementary · Saint Paul Public Schools | PK–05 | 258 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about American Indian Magnet School
What grades does American Indian Magnet School serve?
American Indian Magnet School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Saint Paul Public Schools.
How many students attend American Indian Magnet School?
American Indian Magnet School reported 571 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 486 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at American Indian Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 571 students and 42.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is American Indian Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
American Indian Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of American Indian Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is American Indian Magnet School in?
American Indian Magnet School is part of Saint Paul Public Schools, based in Saint Paul, MN, which operates 89 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near American Indian Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include STEP Academy Elementary (0.5 mi), Daytons Bluff Elementary (0.6 mi), HOPE Community Academy Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.