- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Burroughs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Burroughs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272124000945
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burroughs Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Burroughs Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burroughs Elementary ranks #4 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Burroughs Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 272124000945 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 19.2:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Burroughs Elementary held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Burroughs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 481
Burroughs Elementary
481 students
What this shows Burroughs Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burroughs Elementary compares
Burroughs 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Burroughs Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burroughs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burroughs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burroughs Elementary
How many students attend Burroughs Elementary?
Burroughs Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burroughs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burroughs Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burroughs Elementary?
6.2% of students at Burroughs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burroughs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Burroughs Elementary is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burroughs Elementary?
Burroughs 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).
How does Burroughs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Burroughs Elementary ranks #4 of 42 elementary 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 elementary schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Burroughs 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.