- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Atheneum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Atheneum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271503003184
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atheneum Elementary earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Inver Grove Heights · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 69
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Atheneum Elementary ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
School address
District: Inver Grove Heights Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271503003184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Atheneum Elementary shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 271503003184 · Inver Grove Heights, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 18.8% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Simley Senior High (1,030 students)
Atheneum Elementary shrank from 85 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Atheneum Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simley Senior
Simley Senior High
1,030 students
- Inver Grove He
Inver Grove Heights Middle
817 students
- Hilltop Elemen
Hilltop Elementary
626 students
- Pine Bend Elem
Pine Bend Elementary
511 students
- Salem Hills El 281
Salem Hills Elementary
281 students
- This school 69
Atheneum Elementary
69 students
What this shows Atheneum Elementary reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atheneum Elementary compares
Atheneum Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,677
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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 5.8%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Atheneum Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Inver Grove Heights Schools reports $14,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atheneum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Inver Grove Heights Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hilltop Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Pine Bend Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Salem Hills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Atheneum Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Atheneum Elementary
How many students attend Atheneum Elementary?
Atheneum Elementary has 69 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Inver Grove Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), down 5.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atheneum Elementary?
18.8% of students at Atheneum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atheneum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Atheneum Elementary is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atheneum Elementary?
Atheneum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Atheneum Elementary rank among public schools in Inver Grove Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Atheneum Elementary ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Inver Grove Heights, 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 Inver Grove Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Inver Grove Heights Schools?
Besides Atheneum Elementary, Inver Grove Heights Schools also operates Simley Senior High (1,030 students), Inver Grove Heights Middle (817 students), and Hilltop Elementary (626 students). See the Inver Grove Heights Schools district page for the complete list.