Enrollment
460
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Bethel Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Bethel Elementary School
East Bethel Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cedar, Minnesota, enrolling 460 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 460 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 493 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #270.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,035 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students) and St. Francis Middle (890 students) alongside East Bethel Elementary School.
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 East Bethel Elementary School compares
East Bethel Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,035
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
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.
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 75.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Francis Area Schools, which includes East Bethel Elementary School.
$12,035
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~460 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cedar on the city page.
Is East Bethel Elementary School a good school?
East Bethel Elementary School earns 37/100 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 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.
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