Armstrong School serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Armstrong School's student population of 66 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Armstrong School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
68%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
32%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Armstrong School?
66 students attend Armstrong School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Armstrong School students are Hispanic, and 32% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong School?
Armstrong School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong School offer ?
Armstrong School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Armstrong School part of?
Armstrong School is part of St. James Public School District.
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