- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MN
Elton Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elton Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273180000990
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elton Hills Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 25
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elton Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elton Hills Elementary ranks #9 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180000990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Elton Hills Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 273180000990 · Rochester, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Elton Hills Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Elton Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 308
Elton Hills Elementary
308 students
What this shows Elton Hills Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elton Hills Elementary compares
Elton Hills 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Elton Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elton Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elton Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elton Hills Elementary
How many students attend Elton Hills Elementary?
Elton Hills Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elton Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elton Hills Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Elton Hills Elementary?
53.8% of students at Elton Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elton Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elton Hills Elementary is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elton Hills Elementary?
Elton Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elton Hills Elementary rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Elton Hills Elementary ranks #9 of 25 schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Elton Hills Elementary, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.