- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bagley, MN
Bagley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bagley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270357000164
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bagley Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bagley · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bagley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bagley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bagley, MN.
School address
District: Bagley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270357000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bagley Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 270357000164 · Bagley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 12.1:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bagley Secondary (388 students)
Bagley Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bagley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bagley Elementary
482 students
- Bagley Seconda
Bagley Secondary
388 students
- Bagley Alp 2
Bagley Alp
2 students
What this shows Bagley Elementary reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bagley Elementary compares
Bagley 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$13,463
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
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.5%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Bagley Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bagley Public School District reports $13,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bagley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagley Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bagley Alp | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bagley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bagley Elementary
How many students attend Bagley Elementary?
Bagley Elementary has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bagley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bagley Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Bagley Elementary?
47.7% of students at Bagley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bagley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bagley Elementary is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Bagley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bagley Elementary?
Bagley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Bagley Elementary rank among public schools in Bagley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bagley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bagley, 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 Bagley Public School District?
Besides Bagley Elementary, Bagley Public School District also operates Bagley Secondary (388 students) and Bagley Alp (2 students). See the Bagley Public School District district page for the complete list.