Enrollment
380
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, MN
Albany Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Albany Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270293000062
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albany, MN.
School address
District: Albany Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270293000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albany Elementary
Albany Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, Minnesota, enrolling 380 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 464 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Albany Public School District also operates Albany Area High School (584 students) and Albany Area Middle School (457 students) alongside Albany Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albany Elementary compares
Albany Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Albany Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany Public School District, which includes Albany Elementary.
$12,934
Per student
-15%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 65.1%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albany Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Area Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Elementary
How many students attend Albany Elementary?
Albany Elementary has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Albany Elementary?
29.5% of students at Albany Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Albany Elementary is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Albany, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Elementary?
Albany Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Elementary rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Albany, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Albany Elementary a good school?
Albany Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albany Public School District?
Besides Albany Elementary, Albany Public School District also operates Albany Area High School (584 students), Albany Area Middle School (457 students), and Avon Elementary (264 students). See the Albany Public School District district page for the complete list.
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