- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Appleton, MN
Appleton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Appleton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270012500129
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appleton Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 230
- students enrolled
Appleton Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012500129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Appleton Elementary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 270012500129 · Appleton, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 13.5:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (380 students)
Appleton Elementary grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Appleton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lac Qui Parle
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
380 students
- This school
Appleton Elementary
230 students
- Madison-Mariet 151
Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
151 students
- Lac Qui Parle 129
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
129 students
What this shows Appleton Elementary reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appleton Elementary compares
Appleton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 41% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$14,825
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
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 42.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Appleton Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Appleton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appleton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Appleton Elementary
How many students attend Appleton Elementary?
Appleton Elementary has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Appleton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleton Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Appleton Elementary?
65.5% of students at Appleton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appleton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Appleton Elementary is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Appleton, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appleton Elementary?
Appleton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools?
Besides Appleton Elementary, Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools also operates Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary (380 students), Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary (151 students), and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School (129 students). See the Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools district page for the complete list.