- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bayport, MN
Andersen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Andersen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273819001655
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andersen Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 327
- students enrolled
Andersen Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Andersen Elementary held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 273819001655 · Bayport, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 14.2:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
Andersen Elementary held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Andersen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- This school 327
Andersen Elementary
327 students
What this shows Andersen Elementary reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andersen Elementary compares
Andersen 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,764
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Andersen Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andersen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andersen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andersen Elementary
How many students attend Andersen Elementary?
Andersen Elementary has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bayport, MN. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andersen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Andersen Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Andersen Elementary?
16.7% of students at Andersen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andersen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Andersen Elementary is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Bayport, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andersen Elementary?
Andersen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Andersen Elementary, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.