- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Delano Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 271017000436 · Delano, MN Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 17.7:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Delano High School (1,158 students)
Delano Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Delano Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delano High Sc
Delano High School
1,158 students
- This school
Delano Elementary
744 students
- Delano Interme
Delano Intermediate School
555 students
What this shows Delano Elementary reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delano Elementary compares
Delano 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,124
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
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.
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
District finance for Delano Public School District reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~744 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.