Enrollment
265
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Breckenridge, MN
Breckenridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Breckenridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270615000266
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckenridge Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Breckenridge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Breckenridge Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, MN.
School address
District: Breckenridge Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270615000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breckenridge Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breckenridge Elementary
Breckenridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Breckenridge, Minnesota, enrolling 265 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 265 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Breckenridge Public School District also operates Breckenridge Senior High (311 students) and Breckenridge Middle (108 students) alongside Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge Elementary compares
Breckenridge 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Breckenridge Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breckenridge Public School District, which includes Breckenridge Elementary.
$13,716
Per student
-10%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 70.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Breckenridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckenridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckenridge Area Learning Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Breckenridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 44.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Breckenridge Elementary
How many students attend Breckenridge Elementary?
Breckenridge Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Breckenridge, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Breckenridge Elementary?
45.2% of students at Breckenridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breckenridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Breckenridge Elementary is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Breckenridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckenridge Elementary?
Breckenridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Breckenridge Elementary rank among public schools in Breckenridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge on the city page.
Is Breckenridge Elementary a good school?
Breckenridge Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Breckenridge Public School District?
Besides Breckenridge Elementary, Breckenridge Public School District also operates Breckenridge Senior High (311 students), Breckenridge Middle (108 students), and Breckenridge Area Learning Program (3 students). See the Breckenridge Public School District district page for the complete list.
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