- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, MN
Farmington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271182000569
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Farmington, MN.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271182000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Farmington Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 271182000569 · Farmington, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 13.3:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (2,153 students)
Farmington Elementary held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Farmington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
2,153 students
- Robert Boeckma 855
Robert Boeckman Middle School
855 students
- Levi P. Dodge 692
Levi P. Dodge Middle School
692 students
- North Trail El 612
North Trail Elementary
612 students
- Meadowview Ele 600
Meadowview Elementary
600 students
- This school 493
Farmington Elementary
493 students
What this shows Farmington Elementary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Elementary compares
Farmington 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$13,007
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 6.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Farmington Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Boeckman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Levi P. Dodge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Trail Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Elementary
How many students attend Farmington Elementary?
Farmington Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Farmington Elementary?
30.8% of students at Farmington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Elementary is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Farmington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Elementary?
Farmington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Farmington Elementary rank among schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Farmington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Farmington Elementary, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students), Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students), and Levi P. Dodge Middle School (692 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.