- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Michael, MN
Big Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Big Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273379004187
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Woods Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Michael · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Woods Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Woods Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Michael, MN.
School address
District: St. Michael-Albertville Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273379004187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Big Woods Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 273379004187 · Saint Michael, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 19.3:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students)
Big Woods Elementary held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Big Woods Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High
2,204 students
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
1,076 students
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
959 students
- This school 656
Big Woods Elementary
656 students
- St. Michael El 654
St. Michael Elementary
654 students
- Fieldstone Ele 585
Fieldstone Elementary School
585 students
What this shows Big Woods Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Woods Elementary compares
Big Woods 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,138
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Big Woods Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Michael-Albertville Schools reports $11,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael-Albertville Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fieldstone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 48.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 41.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Woods Elementary
How many students attend Big Woods Elementary?
Big Woods Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Michael, MN. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Woods Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Woods Elementary?
13.0% of students at Big Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Big Woods Elementary is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Saint Michael, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Woods Elementary?
Big Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Big Woods Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Michael?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Woods Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Michael, 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 Saint Michael on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Michael-Albertville Schools?
Besides Big Woods Elementary, St. Michael-Albertville Schools also operates St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students), St. Michael-Albertville Middle West (1,076 students), and St. Michael-Albertville Middle East (959 students). See the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district page for the complete list.