Enrollment
431
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Bryn Mawr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bryn Mawr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272124001878
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryn Mawr Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #32 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bryn Mawr Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryn Mawr Elementary ranks #32 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bryn Mawr Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bryn Mawr Elementary
Bryn Mawr Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 431 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.9% of students qualify for free meals, 84% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 431 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 113 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Minneapolis Public School District spends $21,154 per pupil, 39% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students) and South High (1,257 students) alongside Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr Elementary compares
Bryn Mawr 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 84% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$21,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
White 12.1%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Bryn Mawr Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minneapolis Public School District, which includes Bryn Mawr Elementary.
$21,154
Per student
+39%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Bryn Mawr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryn Mawr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bryn Mawr Elementary
How many students attend Bryn Mawr Elementary?
Bryn Mawr Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryn Mawr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryn Mawr Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Bryn Mawr Elementary?
78.9% of students at Bryn Mawr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryn Mawr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bryn Mawr Elementary is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryn Mawr Elementary?
Bryn Mawr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bryn Mawr Elementary rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryn Mawr Elementary ranks #32 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
Is Bryn Mawr Elementary a good school?
Bryn Mawr Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Bryn Mawr Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.
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