- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Chisholm Elementary shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270891000356 · Chisholm, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 14.2:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisholm Secondary (291 students)
Chisholm Elementary shrank from 136 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chisholm Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisholm Secon
Chisholm Secondary
291 students
- Vaughan Elemen
Vaughan Elementary
207 students
- This school
Chisholm Elementary
142 students
What this shows Chisholm Elementary reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Elementary compares
Chisholm 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,145
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
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.
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
District finance for Chisholm Public School District reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.