- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Ella Baker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ella Baker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272124000986
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella Baker Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #40 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella Baker Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Baker Elementary ranks #40 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ella Baker Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 272124000986 · Minneapolis, MN Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 9.5:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Ella Baker Elementary held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ella Baker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 512
Ella Baker Elementary
512 students
What this shows Ella Baker Elementary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella Baker Elementary compares
Ella Baker 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 92% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.4%
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
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 33.6%
White 10.0%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Ella Baker Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella Baker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella Baker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella Baker Elementary
How many students attend Ella Baker Elementary?
Ella Baker Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Baker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Baker Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% 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 Ella Baker Elementary?
82.2% of students at Ella Baker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella Baker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ella Baker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella Baker Elementary?
Ella Baker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ella Baker Elementary rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Baker Elementary ranks #40 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Ella Baker Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.