Enrollment
744
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delano, MN
Delano Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Delano Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271017000436
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delano Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Delano Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delano Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Delano, MN.
School address
District: Delano Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271017000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delano Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delano Elementary
Delano Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Delano, Minnesota, enrolling 744 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Delano Public School District spends $11,967 per pupil, 22% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Delano Public School District also operates Delano High School (1,158 students) and Delano Intermediate School (555 students) alongside Delano 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 Delano Elementary compares
Delano 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 79% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$11,967
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Delano Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Public School District, which includes Delano Elementary.
$11,967
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 5.0%
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 Delano Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delano Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delano Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delano Elementary
How many students attend Delano Elementary?
Delano Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delano, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delano Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Delano Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delano Elementary?
9.2% of students at Delano Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delano Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Delano Elementary is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Delano, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delano Elementary?
Delano Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Delano Elementary rank among public schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Delano Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Delano, 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 Delano on the city page.
Is Delano Elementary a good school?
Delano Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 Delano Public School District?
Besides Delano Elementary, Delano Public School District also operates Delano High School (1,158 students) and Delano Intermediate School (555 students). See the Delano Public School District district page for the complete list.
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