- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Albany Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 270293000062 · Albany, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 11.2:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany Area High School (584 students)
Albany Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Albany Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany Area Hi
Albany Area High School
584 students
- Albany Area Mi
Albany Area Middle School
457 students
- This school
Albany Elementary
380 students
- Avon Elementar
Avon Elementary
264 students
What this shows Albany Elementary reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Elementary compares
Albany 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,793
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
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.
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
District finance for Albany Public School District reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~380 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.