- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dassel, MN
Dassel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dassel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271006000427
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dassel Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 364
- students enrolled
Dassel Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271006000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Dassel Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 271006000427 · Dassel, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 18.2:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students)
Dassel Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dassel 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
- Cokato Element
Cokato Elementary
401 students
- This school
Dassel Elementary
364 students
- Dassel-Cokato 78
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.
78 students
What this shows Dassel Elementary reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dassel Elementary compares
Dassel 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Dassel 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 Dassel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel-Cokato Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dassel-Cokato Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cokato Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dassel 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
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dassel Elementary
How many students attend Dassel Elementary?
Dassel Elementary has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dassel, MN. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dassel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dassel Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dassel Elementary?
21.8% of students at Dassel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dassel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dassel Elementary is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Dassel, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dassel Elementary?
Dassel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?
Besides Dassel Elementary, Dassel-Cokato Public Schools also operates Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students), Dassel-Cokato Middle (576 students), and Cokato Elementary (401 students). See the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools district page for the complete list.