- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cloquet, MN
Churchill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Churchill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270942000380
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Cloquet · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Cloquet, MN.
School address
District: Cloquet Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270942000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Churchill Elementary shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 270942000380 · Cloquet, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 10.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Cloquet Senior (761 students)
Churchill Elementary shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Churchill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cloquet Senior
Cloquet Senior
761 students
- Cloquet Middle
Cloquet Middle
752 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
495 students
- This school
Churchill Elementary
351 students
- Cloquet Early 83
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
83 students
- Cloquet Area A 74
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
74 students
What this shows Churchill Elementary reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchill Elementary compares
Churchill 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$14,871
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Two or More 12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Churchill Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cloquet Public School District reports $14,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Churchill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloquet Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloquet Early Childhood Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchill Elementary
How many students attend Churchill Elementary?
Churchill Elementary has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cloquet, MN. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% 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 Churchill Elementary?
37.8% of students at Churchill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Churchill Elementary is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Cloquet, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill Elementary?
Churchill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Churchill Elementary rank among schools in Cloquet?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Cloquet, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cloquet on the city page.
What other schools are in Cloquet Public School District?
Besides Churchill Elementary, Cloquet Public School District also operates Cloquet Senior (761 students), Cloquet Middle (752 students), and Washington Elementary (495 students). See the Cloquet Public School District district page for the complete list.