- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Foley, MN
Foley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271224000590
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foley Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Foley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Foley, MN.
School address
District: Foley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271224000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Foley Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 271224000590 · Foley, MN Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 13.8:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Foley Intermediate Elementary (781 students)
Foley Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Foley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foley Intermed
Foley Intermediate Elementary
781 students
- Foley Senior H
Foley Senior High
588 students
- This school
Foley Elementary
552 students
What this shows Foley Elementary reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foley Elementary compares
Foley 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$12,910
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Foley Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Foley Public School District reports $12,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Intermediate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foley Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foley Elementary
How many students attend Foley Elementary?
Foley Elementary has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Foley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Foley Elementary?
26.0% of students at Foley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foley Elementary is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Foley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foley Elementary?
Foley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Foley Elementary rank among public schools in Foley?
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Foley, 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 Foley Public School District?
Besides Foley Elementary, Foley Public School District also operates Foley Intermediate Elementary (781 students) and Foley Senior High (588 students). See the Foley Public School District district page for the complete list.