Enrollment
295
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caledonia, MN
Caledonia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Caledonia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270738000309
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caledonia Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caledonia Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, MN.
School address
District: Caledonia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270738000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caledonia Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caledonia Elementary
Caledonia Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Caledonia, Minnesota, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 299 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Caledonia Public School District also operates Caledonia Senior High (259 students) and Caledonia Middle (138 students) alongside Caledonia 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 Caledonia Elementary compares
Caledonia 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,750
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Caledonia Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caledonia Public School District, which includes Caledonia Elementary.
$12,750
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 67.7%
Federal 12.4%
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 Caledonia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caledonia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caledonia Elementary
How many students attend Caledonia Elementary?
Caledonia Elementary has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caledonia, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Caledonia Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Caledonia Elementary?
23.6% of students at Caledonia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caledonia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Caledonia Elementary is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caledonia Elementary?
Caledonia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Caledonia Elementary rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Caledonia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia on the city page.
Is Caledonia Elementary a good school?
Caledonia Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Caledonia Public School District?
Besides Caledonia Elementary, Caledonia Public School District also operates Caledonia Senior High (259 students) and Caledonia Middle (138 students). See the Caledonia Public School District district page for the complete list.
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