- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Wing, MN
Burnside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burnside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273048001292
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnside Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Red Wing · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnside Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnside Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Red Wing, MN.
School address
District: Red Wing Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273048001292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Burnside Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 273048001292 · Red Wing, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 13.7:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Wing Senior High (762 students)
Burnside Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Burnside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Wing Senio
Red Wing Senior High
762 students
- Twin Bluff Sch
Twin Bluff School
502 students
- This school
Burnside Elementary
493 students
- Sunnyside Elem 294
Sunnyside Elementary
294 students
- Colvill Family 79
Colvill Family Education Center
79 students
What this shows Burnside Elementary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnside Elementary compares
Burnside 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,657
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
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Burnside Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Red Wing Public School District reports $15,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wing Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Bluff School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colvill Family Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnside Elementary
How many students attend Burnside Elementary?
Burnside Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Wing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnside Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Burnside Elementary?
35.1% of students at Burnside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burnside Elementary is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Red Wing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnside Elementary?
Burnside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
How does Burnside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Red Wing?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnside Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Red Wing, 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 Red Wing on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Wing Public School District?
Besides Burnside Elementary, Red Wing Public School District also operates Red Wing Senior High (762 students), Twin Bluff School (502 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (294 students). See the Red Wing Public School District district page for the complete list.