- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, MN
Banfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Banfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270345000149
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banfield Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Banfield Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banfield Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Banfield Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 270345000149 · Austin, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 15.9:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
Banfield Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Banfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Senior
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle
726 students
- I.J. Holton In
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- This school 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- Sumner Element 387
Sumner Elementary
387 students
What this shows Banfield Elementary reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banfield Elementary compares
Banfield 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$15,309
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Asian 18.1%
African American 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Banfield Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sumner Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banfield Elementary
How many students attend Banfield Elementary?
Banfield Elementary has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banfield Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banfield Elementary?
53.6% of students at Banfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Banfield Elementary is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banfield Elementary?
Banfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banfield Elementary rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Banfield Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Banfield Elementary, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), Ellis Middle (726 students), and I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.