At a glance
Reported students
761
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
363.5
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School: 761 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. 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
- 741
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in West Saint Paul. It is one of 14 current school records connected to West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan. NCES reports 761 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 418 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Minnesota median of 16.3:1 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 White (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.5%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. 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 Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.9 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic33.5%
- Black12.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.7%
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 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Friendly Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
785 reported students
Garlough Environmental Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–04
414 reported students
Somerset Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
412 reported students
Pilot Knob STEM Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
387 reported students
Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–04
369 reported students
Mendota Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
358 reported students
Public schools near Heritage E-Stem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Quantum STEAM Academy Charter | 05–08 | 72 | 1.3 mi |
| Global Arts Plus Upper Middle · Saint Paul Public Schools | 05–08 | 437 | 2.4 mi |
| South St. Paul Middle School Middle · South St. Paul Public School Dist | 06–08 | 535 | 2.7 mi |
| Barack and Michelle Obama Middle Middle · Saint Paul Public Schools | 06–08 | — | 2.9 mi |
| St. Paul City Middle School Middle · Charter · St. Paul City School | 06–08 | 150 | 3.1 mi |
| St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary Middle · Charter · St. Paul School of Northern Lights | 07–08 | 15 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
What grades does Heritage E-Stem Magnet School serve?
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan.
How many students attend Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School reported 761 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 331 Minnesota middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 741 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 761 students and 51.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage E-Stem Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage E-Stem 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 Heritage E-Stem Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heritage E-Stem Magnet School in?
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, based in Mendota Heights, MN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage E-Stem Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School (1.3 mi), Global Arts Plus Upper (2.4 mi), South St. Paul Middle School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.