- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bigfork, MN
Bigfork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bigfork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271317000882
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bigfork Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 139
- students enrolled
Bigfork Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317000882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bigfork Elementary shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 271317000882 · Bigfork, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 15.4:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
Bigfork Elementary shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bigfork Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Rapids S
Grand Rapids Senior High
1,091 students
- Robert J. Elki
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
764 students
- East Rapids El
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- Cohasset Eleme 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- This school 139
Bigfork Elementary
139 students
What this shows Bigfork Elementary reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bigfork Elementary compares
Bigfork Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,391
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Two or More 11.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Bigfork Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Rapids Public School District reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bigfork Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rapids Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rapids Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cohasset Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bigfork Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bigfork Elementary
How many students attend Bigfork Elementary?
Bigfork Elementary has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bigfork, MN. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bigfork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bigfork Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Bigfork Elementary?
53.5% of students at Bigfork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bigfork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bigfork Elementary is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Bigfork, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bigfork Elementary?
Bigfork Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides Bigfork Elementary, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students), and East Rapids Elementary (639 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.