- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Byron, MN
Byron Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270735004958
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Primary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Primary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Byron, MN.
School address
District: Byron Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270735004958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Byron Primary School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270735004958 · Byron, MN Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 14.4:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Senior High School (695 students)
Byron Primary School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Byron Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron Senior H
Byron Senior High School
695 students
- Byron Middle S
Byron Middle School
577 students
- Byron Intermed
Byron Intermediate School
551 students
- This school
Byron Primary School
519 students
What this shows Byron Primary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Primary School compares
Byron Primary School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,224
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Byron Primary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Byron Public School District reports $11,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Primary 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 Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Primary School
How many students attend Byron Primary School?
Byron Primary School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Byron, MN. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Primary School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Byron Primary School?
14.4% of students at Byron Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Primary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Byron, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Primary School?
Byron Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Byron Primary School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Primary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Byron Public School District?
Besides Byron Primary School, Byron Public School District also operates Byron Senior High School (695 students), Byron Middle School (577 students), and Byron Intermediate School (551 students). See the Byron Public School District district page for the complete list.