- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stewartville, MN
Bear Cave Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Cave Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273816001652
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Cave Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Stewartville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Cave Intermediate School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Cave Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, MN.
School address
District: Stewartville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273816001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Bear Cave Intermediate School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 273816001652 · Stewartville, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.1:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewartville Senior High (608 students)
Bear Cave Intermediate School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bear Cave Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewartville S
Stewartville Senior High
608 students
- Stewartville M
Stewartville Middle
480 students
- This school
Bear Cave Intermediate School
436 students
- Bonner Element
Bonner Elementary
411 students
- Central Educat 41
Central Education Center
41 students
What this shows Bear Cave Intermediate School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Cave Intermediate School compares
Bear Cave Intermediate School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,943
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Bear Cave Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stewartville Public School District reports $11,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Cave Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewartville Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stewartville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonner Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Cave Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Cave Intermediate School
How many students attend Bear Cave Intermediate School?
Bear Cave Intermediate School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stewartville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Cave Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Cave Intermediate School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Bear Cave Intermediate School?
22.0% of students at Bear Cave Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Cave Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Cave Intermediate School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Stewartville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Cave Intermediate School?
Bear Cave Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bear Cave Intermediate School rank among public schools in Stewartville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Cave Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stewartville, 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 Stewartville on the city page.
What other schools are in Stewartville Public School District?
Besides Bear Cave Intermediate School, Stewartville Public School District also operates Stewartville Senior High (608 students), Stewartville Middle (480 students), and Bonner Elementary (411 students). See the Stewartville Public School District district page for the complete list.