Enrollment
644
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Becker, MN
Becker Intermediate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Becker Intermediate 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 270387000179
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Becker Intermediate Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Becker · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Becker Intermediate Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Intermediate Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Becker, MN.
School address
District: Becker Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270387000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Becker Intermediate Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Becker Intermediate Elementary
Becker Intermediate Elementary is a large elementary school in Becker, Minnesota, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #266.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Becker Public School District also operates Becker Senior High (881 students) and Becker Primary (672 students) alongside Becker Intermediate Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Becker Intermediate Elementary compares
Becker Intermediate Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Becker Intermediate Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Becker Public School District, which includes Becker Intermediate Elementary.
$12,461
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 60.9%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Becker Intermediate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Becker Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Becker Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Becker Alternative Learning Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Becker Intermediate Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Becker Intermediate Elementary
How many students attend Becker Intermediate Elementary?
Becker Intermediate Elementary has 644 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Becker, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becker Intermediate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Becker Intermediate Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Becker Intermediate Elementary?
22.5% of students at Becker Intermediate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becker Intermediate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Becker Intermediate Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Becker, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becker Intermediate Elementary?
Becker Intermediate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Becker Intermediate Elementary rank among public schools in Becker?
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Intermediate Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Becker, 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 Becker on the city page.
Is Becker Intermediate Elementary a good school?
Becker Intermediate Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Becker Public School District?
Besides Becker Intermediate Elementary, Becker Public School District also operates Becker Senior High (881 students), Becker Primary (672 students), and Becker Middle (656 students). See the Becker Public School District district page for the complete list.
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