- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cokato, MN
Cokato Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cokato Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271006000426
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cokato Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cokato · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cokato Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cokato Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cokato, MN.
School address
District: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271006000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Cokato Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 271006000426 · Cokato, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.3:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students)
Cokato Elementary held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cokato Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dassel-Cokato
Dassel-Cokato Senior High
601 students
- Dassel-Cokato
Dassel-Cokato Middle
576 students
- This school
Cokato Elementary
401 students
- Dassel Element
Dassel Elementary
364 students
- Dassel-Cokato 78
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.
78 students
What this shows Cokato Elementary reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cokato Elementary compares
Cokato 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,119
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
Counselors0.0 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 92.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Cokato Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dassel-Cokato Public Schools reports $12,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cokato Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel-Cokato Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dassel-Cokato Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dassel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cokato Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cokato Elementary
How many students attend Cokato Elementary?
Cokato Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cokato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cokato Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cokato Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Cokato Elementary?
25.9% of students at Cokato Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cokato Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cokato Elementary is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Cokato, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cokato Elementary?
Cokato Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Cokato Elementary rank among public schools in Cokato?
By Resource Investment Index, Cokato Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cokato, 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 Cokato on the city page.
What other schools are in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?
Besides Cokato Elementary, Dassel-Cokato Public Schools also operates Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students), Dassel-Cokato Middle (576 students), and Dassel Elementary (364 students). See the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools district page for the complete list.