Enrollment
142
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chisholm, MN
Chisholm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270891000356
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chisholm · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chisholm, MN.
School address
District: Chisholm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270891000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chisholm Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chisholm Elementary
Chisholm Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Chisholm, Minnesota, enrolling 142 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.9% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 142 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chisholm Public School District also operates Chisholm Secondary (291 students) and Vaughan Elementary (207 students) alongside Chisholm Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chisholm Elementary compares
Chisholm Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Chisholm Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chisholm Public School District, which includes Chisholm Elementary.
$14,188
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.0%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chisholm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vaughan Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~142 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Elementary
How many students attend Chisholm Elementary?
Chisholm Elementary has 142 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chisholm, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Chisholm Elementary?
41.9% of students at Chisholm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Chisholm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Elementary?
Chisholm Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chisholm Elementary rank among public schools in Chisholm?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chisholm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chisholm on the city page.
Is Chisholm Elementary a good school?
Chisholm Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chisholm Public School District?
Besides Chisholm Elementary, Chisholm Public School District also operates Chisholm Secondary (291 students) and Vaughan Elementary (207 students). See the Chisholm Public School District district page for the complete list.
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