Enrollment
551
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Byron, MN
Byron Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270735000306
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Intermediate School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Byron, MN.
School address
District: Byron Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270735000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Intermediate School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Intermediate School
Byron Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Byron, Minnesota, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 298 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #235, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Byron Public School District spends $10,741 per pupil, 30% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Byron Public School District also operates Byron Senior High School (695 students) and Byron Middle School (577 students) alongside Byron Intermediate School.
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 Byron Intermediate School compares
Byron Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Byron Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Public School District, which includes Byron Intermediate School.
$10,741
Per student
-30%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 67.5%
Federal 5.1%
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 Byron Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Byron Intermediate School
How many students attend Byron Intermediate School?
Byron Intermediate School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Byron, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Intermediate School is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Intermediate School?
11.4% of students at Byron Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Intermediate School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Byron, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Intermediate School?
Byron Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Byron Intermediate School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Byron, 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 Byron on the city page.
Is Byron Intermediate School a good school?
Byron Intermediate School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Byron Public School District?
Besides Byron Intermediate School, Byron Public School District also operates Byron Senior High School (695 students), Byron Middle School (577 students), and Byron Primary School (519 students). See the Byron Public School District district page for the complete list.
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