- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, MN
Akin Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Akin Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271182002205
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akin Road Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Akin Road Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akin Road Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Farmington, MN.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271182002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Akin Road Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 271182002205 · Farmington, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 13.7:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (2,153 students)
Akin Road Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Akin Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
2,153 students
- Robert Boeckma 855
Robert Boeckman Middle School
855 students
- Levi P. Dodge 692
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
692 students
- North Trail El 612
North Trail Elementary
612 students
- Meadowview Ele 600
Meadowview Elementary
600 students
- This school 479
Akin Road Elementary
479 students
What this shows Akin Road Elementary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akin Road Elementary compares
Akin Road Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Akin Road Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Akin Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Boeckman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Trail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akin Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akin Road Elementary
How many students attend Akin Road Elementary?
Akin Road Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akin Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Akin Road Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akin Road Elementary?
22.8% of students at Akin Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akin Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Akin Road Elementary is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Farmington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akin Road Elementary?
Akin Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Akin Road Elementary rank among schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Akin Road Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Farmington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Akin Road Elementary, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students), Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students), and Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.