Enrollment
401
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cokato Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cokato Elementary
Cokato Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cokato, Minnesota, enrolling 401 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dassel-Cokato Public Schools spends $11,520 per pupil, 25% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dassel-Cokato Public Schools also operates Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students) and Dassel-Cokato Middle (576 students) alongside Cokato Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cokato Elementary compares
Cokato Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dassel-Cokato Public Schools, which includes Cokato Elementary.
$11,520
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 73.7%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cokato Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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