- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granite Falls, MN
Bert Raney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bert Raney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270009900676
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bert Raney Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bert Raney Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bert Raney Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Granite Falls, MN.
School address
District: Yellow Medicine East · Minnesota
NCES ID 270009900676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bert Raney Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270009900676 · Granite Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 12.3:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Yellow Medicine East High School (321 students)
Bert Raney Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bert Raney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yellow Medicin
Yellow Medicine East High School
321 students
- This school
Bert Raney Elementary School
284 students
- Yellow Medicin
Yellow Medicine East Middle School
143 students
What this shows Bert Raney Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bert Raney Elementary School compares
Bert Raney Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$16,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Bert Raney Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Yellow Medicine East reports $16,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bert Raney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Medicine East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yellow Medicine East Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bert Raney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bert Raney Elementary School
How many students attend Bert Raney Elementary School?
Bert Raney Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granite Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bert Raney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bert Raney Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Bert Raney Elementary School?
51.3% of students at Bert Raney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bert Raney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bert Raney Elementary School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bert Raney Elementary School?
Bert Raney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Bert Raney Elementary School rank among public schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bert Raney Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Granite Falls, 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 Yellow Medicine East?
Besides Bert Raney Elementary School, Yellow Medicine East also operates Yellow Medicine East High School (321 students) and Yellow Medicine East Middle School (143 students). See the Yellow Medicine East district page for the complete list.