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5 schools in Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Minnesota · 3,943 students · 1 city

Public K-12 enrollment in Sartell-St. Stephen School District totals about 3,943 students across 5 schools (an average of 789 students per school).

4-year change in Sartell-St. Stephen School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,943
-216 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Sartell-St. Stephen School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MinnesotaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
55.3%#20 of 163N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,943#52 of 269#2,465 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#97 of 269N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.8:1#185 of 267#6,292 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
21.1%#239 of 269#7,353 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
28.5%#102 of 152#4,968 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 3,891 to 3,029 students (down 22%) and from 236 to 194 full-time teachers (down 18%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Sartell Senior HighSartellHigh09-121,269
Sartell MiddleSartellMiddle06-08983
Riverview Intermediate SchoolSartellElementary03-05914
Pine Meadow Primary SchoolSartellElementary01-02489
Oak Ridge Early Learning CenterSartellElementaryPK-KG288

About Sartell-St. Stephen School District

Across 5 schools, Sartell-St. Stephen School District hosts about 3,943 students in Minnesota. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sartell-St. Stephen School District is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Sartell-St. Stephen School District runs about 789 students per school, 121% above the state mean of roughly 357.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Sartell-St. Stephen School District has shrank 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,159 students to 3,943.

On this page, the community for Sartell-St. Stephen School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Sartell-St. Stephen School District run?
Sartell-St. Stephen School District has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 3,943 students in Minnesota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Sartell-St. Stephen School District includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Sartell-St. Stephen School District?
Sartell Senior High is the largest public school in Sartell-St. Stephen School District by enrollment, with approximately 1,269 students.
What grade levels does Sartell-St. Stephen School District serve?
Sartell-St. Stephen School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 5 schools.