- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fergus Falls, MN
Cleveland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271188000574
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Fergus Falls Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271188000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cleveland Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 271188000574 · Fergus Falls, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15.7:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Kennedy High School (714 students)
Cleveland Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kennedy High S
Kennedy High School
714 students
- Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle School
558 students
- Iq Academy 9-1
Iq Academy 9-12
375 students
- This school
Cleveland Elementary
361 students
- Adams Elementa 254
Adams Elementary
254 students
- Mckinley Eleme 249
Mckinley Elementary
249 students
What this shows Cleveland Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Elementary compares
Cleveland 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,865
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Cleveland Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fergus Falls Public School District reports $11,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iq Academy 9-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Elementary
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary?
Cleveland Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fergus Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Cleveland Elementary?
37.9% of students at Cleveland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Elementary is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Elementary?
Cleveland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Cleveland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Fergus Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fergus Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Fergus Falls Public School District?
Besides Cleveland Elementary, Fergus Falls Public School District also operates Kennedy High School (714 students), Kennedy Middle School (558 students), and Iq Academy 9-12 (375 students). See the Fergus Falls Public School District district page for the complete list.