Enrollment
493
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burnside Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burnside Elementary
Burnside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Red Wing, Minnesota, enrolling 493 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.1% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 493 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 444 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #162.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Red Wing Public School District also operates Red Wing Senior High (762 students) and Twin Bluff School (502 students) alongside Burnside 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 Burnside Elementary compares
Burnside 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,012
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Wing Public School District, which includes Burnside Elementary.
$15,012
Per student
-2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 57.4%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Burnside Elementary a good school?
Burnside 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 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.
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