- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canby, MN
Canby Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Canby Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270747000321
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canby Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 304
- students enrolled
Canby Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Canby Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270747000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Canby Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270747000321 · Canby, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 15.2:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Canby Secondary (300 students)
Canby Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Canby Elementary compares
Canby 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,631
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Canby Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Canby Public School District reports $12,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canby Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canby Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canby Elementary
How many students attend Canby Elementary?
Canby Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canby, MN. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canby Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canby Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Canby Elementary?
36.5% of students at Canby Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canby Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Canby Elementary is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Canby, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canby Elementary?
Canby Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Canby Public School District?
Besides Canby Elementary, Canby Public School District also operates Canby Secondary (300 students). See the Canby Public School District district page for the complete list.