- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eden Valley, MN
Eden Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eden Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271119000501
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eden Valley Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 383
- students enrolled
Eden Valley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eden Valley-Watkins School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271119000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Eden Valley Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 271119000501 · Eden Valley, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.7:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eden Valley Secondary (425 students)
Eden Valley Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Eden Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eden Valley Se
Eden Valley Secondary
425 students
- This school
Eden Valley Elementary
383 students
- Watkins Elemen 60
Watkins Elementary
60 students
What this shows Eden Valley Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eden Valley Elementary compares
Eden Valley 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,776
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Eden Valley Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Eden Valley-Watkins School District reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eden Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watkins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eden Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eden Valley Elementary
How many students attend Eden Valley Elementary?
Eden Valley Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eden Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Valley Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Eden Valley Elementary?
25.8% of students at Eden Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eden Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eden Valley Elementary is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Eden Valley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eden Valley Elementary?
Eden Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Eden Valley-Watkins School District?
Besides Eden Valley Elementary, Eden Valley-Watkins School District also operates Eden Valley Secondary (425 students) and Watkins Elementary (60 students). See the Eden Valley-Watkins School District district page for the complete list.