Enrollment
65
Elementary
DISTRICT 192 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 273360004814
Armstrong School
500 3RD AVE S, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081 · (507) 375-3325 · Watonwan County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL65 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
27.3:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
41 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 65 | 100% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Armstrong School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 65 | #998 of 1,130 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
65
-4 (-6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
27.3:1
was 34.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 65 | 2.4 | 27.3:1 | 63% (41) |
| 2023-24 | 67 | 2.3 | 29.6:1 | 60% (40) |
| 2022-23 | 66 | 2.5 | 26.4:1 | 70% (46) |
| 2020-21 | 69 | 2 | 34.5:1 | 48% (33) |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 4.3 | 12.7:1 | 47% (26) |
| 2015-16 | 88 | 7 | 12.6:1 | 61% (54) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Armstrong School.
About Armstrong School
Armstrong School is a very small elementary school in ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, located in SAINT JAMES, Minnesota. The school offers pre-K and enrolls 65 students. On average, elementary schools in Minnesota enroll around 344, and this school is 81% below that mark.
ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT counts 4 schools and 1,143 students, including Armstrong School.
Of every 100 students at Armstrong School, about 74 are Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 25% White. Among all residents of Watonwan County, the Hispanic share is about 30%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 39%.
Staffing at Armstrong School comes to 2.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 27.3:1. The school's 27.3:1 compares with an average of 13.7:1 for elementary schools in Minnesota. On the income side, 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Census data for Watonwan County show the median household earns about $71,699 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Watonwan County number 8, with about 2,002 students.
The closest school to Armstrong School is ST. JAMES EARLY CHILDHOOD, located less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
NCES describes the area around Armstrong School as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment fell by 6% across 4 years, from 69 in 2020-21 to 65 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 34.5:1 to 27.3:1.
On allk12, people connected to Armstrong School can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Watonwan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,205
Census ACS
Median income
$71,699
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,002 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- St. James Middle/High SchoolHigh · 566 students
- ST. JAMES NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 502 students
- ST. JAMES EARLY CHILDHOODElementary · 10 students
Other schools in SAINT JAMES
- St. James Middle/High SchoolHigh · 566 students
- ST. JAMES NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARYElementary · 502 students
- ST. JAMES EARLY CHILDHOODElementary · 10 students
Nearby schools
- ST. JAMES EARLY CHILDHOOD0.0 mi · 10
- St. James Middle/High School0.8 mi · 566
- ST. JAMES NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY0.9 mi · 502
- BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY8.3 mi · 110
- BUTTERFIELD SECONDARY8.3 mi · 103
- MADELIA SECONDARY11.7 mi · 294
Frequently asked questions
About Armstrong SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Armstrong School?
Armstrong School enrolls approximately 65 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Armstrong School serve?
Armstrong School serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Armstrong School is approximately 27.3:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Armstrong School?
At Armstrong School, the student body is approximately 25% White, 74% Hispanic, 2% Asian.
Is Armstrong School public or private?
Armstrong School is a public K-12 school, overseen by ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.