- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlos, MN
Carlos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carlos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270306000082
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlos Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 108
- students enrolled
Carlos Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alexandria Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270306000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Carlos Elementary held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 270306000082 · Carlos, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 12:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students)
Carlos Elementary held near 113 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Carlos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Are
Alexandria Area High School
1,315 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
898 students
- Lincoln Elemen 481
Lincoln Elementary
481 students
- Voyager Elemen 446
Voyager Elementary
446 students
- Woodland Eleme 410
Woodland Elementary School
410 students
- This school 108
Carlos Elementary
108 students
What this shows Carlos Elementary reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlos Elementary compares
Carlos 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,622
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Carlos Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Alexandria Public School District reports $14,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlos Elementary
How many students attend Carlos Elementary?
Carlos Elementary has 108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlos, MN. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlos Elementary is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Carlos Elementary?
22.2% of students at Carlos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carlos Elementary is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Carlos, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlos Elementary?
Carlos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Alexandria Public School District?
Besides Carlos Elementary, Alexandria Public School District also operates Alexandria Area High School (1,315 students), Discovery Middle School (898 students), and Lincoln Elementary (481 students). See the Alexandria Public School District district page for the complete list.