- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood Young America, MN
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272391001187
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Norwood Young America · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norwood Young America, MN.
School address
District: Central Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272391001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 272391001187 · Norwood Young America, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.8:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (337 students)
Central Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Elementary
413 students
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
337 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
216 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,571
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Central Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Central Public School District reports $13,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwood Young America, MN. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Central Elementary?
19.1% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Norwood Young America, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central 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).
How does Central Elementary rank among public schools in Norwood Young America?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norwood Young America, 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 Central Public School District?
Besides Central Elementary, Central Public School District also operates Central Senior High (337 students) and Central Middle (216 students). See the Central Public School District district page for the complete list.