- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Caledonia Elementary held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 270738000309 · Caledonia, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.3:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia Senior High (259 students)
Caledonia Elementary held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Caledonia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caledonia Elementary
295 students
- Caledonia Seni
Caledonia Senior High
259 students
- Caledonia Midd
Caledonia Middle
138 students
What this shows Caledonia Elementary reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caledonia Elementary compares
Caledonia 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,858
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 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.
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
District finance for Caledonia Public School District reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.