- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, MN
Cedar Mountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Mountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270011001098
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Mountain Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 171
- students enrolled
Cedar Mountain Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cedar Mountain School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Cedar Mountain Elementary shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 270011001098 · Franklin, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 10.1:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Mountain Secondary (219 students)
Cedar Mountain Elementary shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Cedar Mountain Elementary compares
Cedar Mountain Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 19% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,310
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Cedar Mountain Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cedar Mountain School District reports $15,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Mountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Mountain Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Mountain 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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Mountain Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Mountain Elementary?
Cedar Mountain Elementary has 171 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mountain Elementary is 10.1:1, which is 36% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% 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 Cedar Mountain Elementary?
46.9% of students at Cedar Mountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Mountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Mountain Elementary is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Mountain Elementary?
Cedar Mountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Cedar Mountain School District?
Besides Cedar Mountain Elementary, Cedar Mountain School District also operates Cedar Mountain Secondary (219 students). See the Cedar Mountain School District district page for the complete list.