- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Finlayson, MN
Finlayson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Finlayson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271407000585
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finlayson Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Finlayson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Finlayson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finlayson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Finlayson, MN.
School address
District: Hinckley-Finlayson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271407000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Finlayson Elementary grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 271407000585 · Finlayson, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 11.6:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary (398 students)
Finlayson Elementary grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Finlayson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hinckley-Finla
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary
398 students
- Hinckley Eleme
Hinckley Elementary
395 students
- This school 58
Finlayson Elementary
58 students
- Empower Learni 18
Empower Learning Center
18 students
What this shows Finlayson Elementary reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finlayson Elementary compares
Finlayson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$14,816
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Finlayson Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hinckley-Finlayson School District reports $14,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Finlayson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinckley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Empower Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Finlayson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Finlayson Elementary
How many students attend Finlayson Elementary?
Finlayson Elementary has 58 students enrolled. It is a public school in Finlayson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finlayson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Finlayson Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Finlayson Elementary?
40.4% of students at Finlayson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finlayson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Finlayson Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Finlayson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finlayson Elementary?
Finlayson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Finlayson Elementary rank among schools in Finlayson?
By Resource Investment Index, Finlayson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Finlayson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hinckley-Finlayson School District?
Besides Finlayson Elementary, Hinckley-Finlayson School District also operates Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary (398 students), Hinckley Elementary (395 students), and Empower Learning Center (18 students). See the Hinckley-Finlayson School District district page for the complete list.