- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar, MN
East Bethel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Bethel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273354000258
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bethel Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cedar · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bethel Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bethel Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cedar, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
East Bethel Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 273354000258 · Cedar, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.1:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Francis High (1,139 students)
East Bethel Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
East Bethel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Francis Hi
St. Francis High
1,139 students
- St. Francis Mi
St. Francis Middle
890 students
- Cedar Creek El
Cedar Creek Elementary School
680 students
- St. Francis El
St. Francis Elementary
621 students
- This school
East Bethel Elementary School
460 students
- Saints Academy 144
Saints Academy
144 students
What this shows East Bethel Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Bethel Elementary School compares
East Bethel Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$12,644
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
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, East Bethel Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Francis Area Schools reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Bethel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saints Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bethel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Bethel Elementary School
How many students attend East Bethel Elementary School?
East Bethel Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar, MN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bethel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bethel Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Bethel Elementary School?
28.4% of students at East Bethel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bethel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Bethel Elementary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Cedar, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bethel Elementary School?
East Bethel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does East Bethel Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bethel Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cedar, 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 St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides East Bethel Elementary School, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students), St. Francis Middle (890 students), and Cedar Creek Elementary School (680 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.