Enrollment
781
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Foley, MN
Foley Intermediate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Foley Intermediate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271224002270
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foley Intermediate Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Foley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Foley Intermediate Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Intermediate Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Foley, MN.
School address
District: Foley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271224002270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foley Intermediate Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foley Intermediate Elementary
Foley Intermediate Elementary is a large elementary school in Foley, Minnesota, enrolling 781 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Minnesota schools and 41% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 90% of state schools at 781 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Foley Public School District also operates Foley Senior High (588 students) and Foley Elementary (552 students) alongside Foley Intermediate 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 Foley Intermediate Elementary compares
Foley Intermediate 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,454
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 95.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Foley Intermediate Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Foley Public School District, which includes Foley Intermediate Elementary.
$12,454
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 72.0%
Federal 11.8%
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 Foley Intermediate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foley Intermediate 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
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~781 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Foley Intermediate Elementary
How many students attend Foley Intermediate Elementary?
Foley Intermediate Elementary has 781 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Foley, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Intermediate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley Intermediate Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foley Intermediate Elementary?
22.2% of students at Foley Intermediate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foley Intermediate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Foley Intermediate Elementary is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Foley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foley Intermediate Elementary?
Foley Intermediate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foley Intermediate Elementary rank among public schools in Foley?
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Intermediate Elementary ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Foley on the city page.
Is Foley Intermediate Elementary a good school?
Foley Intermediate Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Foley Public School District?
Besides Foley Intermediate Elementary, Foley Public School District also operates Foley Senior High (588 students) and Foley Elementary (552 students). See the Foley Public School District district page for the complete list.
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