At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
3,943
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$12,945
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,598
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 4,083
- Teachers (FTE)
- 279.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What current records say about Sartell-St. Stephen School District
Sartell-St. Stephen School District operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Sartell, Minnesota. NCES reports 3,943 students and 249.8 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Minnesota agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 54 of 327 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $12,945 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,598 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 259 of 327 in Minnesota. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 16.3%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 249.8
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $53,050,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Sartell-St. Stephen School District
Sartell, Minnesota
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 45.6225, -94.2078
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.2%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black3.4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 | 489 | 15.1:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 983 | 17.2:1 | 0 |
| High | 2 | 1,269 | 16.5:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Sartell-St. Stephen School District
6 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Early Learning Center | ElementaryPK–KG | 288 | 10.7:1 | |
| Pine Meadow Primary School | Elementary01–02 | 489 | 15.1:1 | |
| Riverview Intermediate School | Elementary03–05 | 914 | 16.3:1 | |
| Sartell Middle | Middle06–08 | 983 | 17.2:1 | |
| Sartell Senior High | High09–12 | 1,269 | 16.5:1 | |
| Sartell-St. Stephen 18-22 Program | High12–12 | Not reported | Not reported |
Cities served by Sartell-St. Stephen School District
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about Sartell-St. Stephen School District
How many schools are in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Sartell-St. Stephen School District has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.
How many students attend Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
NCES reports 3,943 students for 2024–25, served by 249.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 54 of 327 Minnesota agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 4,083 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
The district-wide ratio is 15.8:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Sartell-St. Stephen School District spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $12,945 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,598 for instruction. That ranks 259 of 327 comparable Minnesota agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Sartell Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,269 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (320) 656-3701 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Minnesota districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.
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- Holdingford Public School District2 schools · 1,098 students · 15 mi
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- Foley Public School District3 schools · 1,921 students · 15 mi
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