- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ada, MN
Ada-Borup-West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ada-Borup-West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270048005508
👥 S:T ratio 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ada-Borup-West Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
Ada-Borup-West Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ada-Borup-West Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270048005508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ada-Borup-West Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 270048005508 · Ada, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 17.6:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ada-Borup-West Secondary (335 students)
Ada-Borup-West Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Ada-Borup-West Elementary compares
Ada-Borup-West Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Ada-Borup-West Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Ada-Borup-West Public Schools reports $14,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ada-Borup-West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada-Borup-West Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ada-Borup-West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ada-Borup-West Elementary
How many students attend Ada-Borup-West Elementary?
Ada-Borup-West Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ada, MN. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada-Borup-West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada-Borup-West Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ada-Borup-West Elementary?
44.2% of students at Ada-Borup-West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ada-Borup-West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ada-Borup-West Elementary is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Ada, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ada-Borup-West Elementary?
Ada-Borup-West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Ada-Borup-West Public Schools?
Besides Ada-Borup-West Elementary, Ada-Borup-West Public Schools also operates Ada-Borup-West Secondary (335 students). See the Ada-Borup-West Public Schools district page for the complete list.