How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BANFIELD ELEMENTARY | ELLIS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, MN | AUSTIN, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 574 | 726 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 21.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.6% | 51.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BANFIELD ELEMENTARY | ELLIS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,197 | $17,197 |
| District | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BANFIELD ELEMENTARY | ELLIS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 39.3% |
| African American | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.8% | 29.6% |
| Asian | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BANFIELD ELEMENTARY | ELLIS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 574:1 | 726:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.6% | 34.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 40 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.