- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackduck, MN
Blackduck Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blackduck Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270573000212
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackduck Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 412
- students enrolled
Blackduck Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Blackduck Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270573000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Blackduck Elementary grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 270573000212 · Blackduck, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 14.7:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackduck Secondary (284 students)
Blackduck Elementary grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Blackduck Elementary compares
Blackduck Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$14,423
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Blackduck Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blackduck Public School District reports $14,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackduck Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackduck Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackduck Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackduck Elementary
How many students attend Blackduck Elementary?
Blackduck Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackduck, MN. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackduck Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackduck Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Blackduck Elementary?
58.5% of students at Blackduck Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackduck Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blackduck Elementary is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Blackduck, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackduck Elementary?
Blackduck Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Blackduck Public School District?
Besides Blackduck Elementary, Blackduck Public School District also operates Blackduck Secondary (284 students). See the Blackduck Public School District district page for the complete list.