Enrollment
4
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fergus Falls, MN
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8
Federal NCES profile for Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270004304316
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Fergus Falls · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 4
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Fergus Falls, MN.
School address
District: Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. · Minnesota
NCES ID 270004304316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 is a small elementary school in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 4 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Minnesota schools, with 4 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (25%) (diversity index 38/100).
Its district draws 42.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. also operates Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Ed (27 students) and Fergus Falls Ec/Elementary Sp Ed (4 students) alongside Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8.
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 Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 compares
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
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Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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 75.0%
Two or More 25.0%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Ed | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Fergus Falls Ec/Elementary Sp Ed | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8
How many students attend Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8?
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 has 4 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8?
The largest demographic group at Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Fergus Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8?
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 rank among elementary schools in Fergus Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Fergus Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fergus Falls on the city page.
Is Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 a good school?
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota. 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 Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop.?
Besides Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Ed 5-8, Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. also operates Fergus Falls Early Childhood Sp Ed (27 students) and Fergus Falls Ec/Elementary Sp Ed (4 students). See the Fergus Falls Area Sp. Ed. Coop. district page for the complete list.
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