- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cohasset, MN
Cohasset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cohasset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271317000661
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cohasset Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 312
- students enrolled
Cohasset Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271317000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Cohasset Elementary grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 271317000661 · Cohasset, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 20.8:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students)
Cohasset Elementary grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cohasset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Rapids S
Grand Rapids Senior High
1,091 students
- Robert J. Elki
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
764 students
- East Rapids El
East Rapids Elementary
639 students
- West Rapids El
West Rapids Elementary
612 students
- This school 312
Cohasset Elementary
312 students
- Bigfork Elemen 139
Bigfork Elementary
139 students
What this shows Cohasset Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cohasset Elementary compares
Cohasset Elementary is a growing 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,391
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Cohasset Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Rapids Public School District reports $14,391 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cohasset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. Elkington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rapids Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rapids Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bigfork Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cohasset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cohasset Elementary
How many students attend Cohasset Elementary?
Cohasset Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cohasset, MN. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cohasset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cohasset Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cohasset Elementary?
22.1% of students at Cohasset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cohasset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cohasset Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Cohasset, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cohasset Elementary?
Cohasset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public School District?
Besides Cohasset Elementary, Grand Rapids Public School District also operates Grand Rapids Senior High (1,091 students), Robert J. Elkington Middle School (764 students), and East Rapids Elementary (639 students). See the Grand Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.