Enrollment
741
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edina, MN
Concord Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Concord Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271125000505
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Concord Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Concord Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271125000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Concord Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Concord Elementary
Concord Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Edina, Minnesota, enrolling 741 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 741 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students) and South View Middle (1,021 students) alongside Concord 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 Concord Elementary compares
Concord 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 75.3%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 4.7%
African American 4.6%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Concord Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edina Public School District, which includes Concord Elementary.
$14,558
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 50.7%
Federal 4.8%
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 Concord Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Concord Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary 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 (~741 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Concord Elementary
How many students attend Concord Elementary?
Concord Elementary has 741 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edina, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Concord Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Concord Elementary?
9.8% of students at Concord Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Concord Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Concord Elementary is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Edina, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Concord Elementary?
Concord Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Concord Elementary rank among elementary schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, Concord Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Edina, 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 Edina on the city page.
Is Concord Elementary a good school?
Concord Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Edina Public School District?
Besides Concord Elementary, Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students), South View Middle (1,021 students), and Valley View Middle (1,003 students). See the Edina Public School District district page for the complete list.
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