Enrollment
929
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Annandale, MN
Annandale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Annandale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270315000094
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annandale Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Annandale · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Annandale Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annandale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Annandale, MN.
School address
District: Annandale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270315000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Annandale Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Annandale Elementary School
Annandale Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Annandale, Minnesota, enrolling 929 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 93% of state schools at 929 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Annandale Public School District spends $12,142 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Annandale Public School District also operates Annandale Senior High (611 students) and Annandale Middle School (466 students) alongside Annandale Elementary School.
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 Annandale Elementary School compares
Annandale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$12,142
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Annandale Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Annandale Public School District, which includes Annandale Elementary School.
$12,142
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 66.1%
Federal 7.0%
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 Annandale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annandale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annandale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Annandale Elementary School
How many students attend Annandale Elementary School?
Annandale Elementary School has 929 students enrolled. It is a public school in Annandale, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annandale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annandale Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Annandale Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Annandale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annandale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Annandale Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Annandale, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annandale Elementary School?
Annandale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Annandale Elementary School rank among public schools in Annandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Annandale Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Annandale, 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 Annandale on the city page.
Is Annandale Elementary School a good school?
Annandale Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Annandale Public School District?
Besides Annandale Elementary School, Annandale Public School District also operates Annandale Senior High (611 students) and Annandale Middle School (466 students). See the Annandale Public School District district page for the complete list.
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