Enrollment
493
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Elementary
Farmington Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Farmington, Minnesota, enrolling 493 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #428, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (2,153 students) and Robert Boeckman Middle School (855 students) alongside Farmington Elementary.
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 Farmington Elementary compares
Farmington Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Farmington Elementary.
$12,555
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~493 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Farmington Elementary a good school?
Farmington Elementary earns 25/100 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 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.
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