Enrollment
138
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granada, MN
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271304000152
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Granada · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Granada, MN.
School address
District: Granada Huntley East Chain · Minnesota
NCES ID 271304000152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Granada, Minnesota, enrolling 138 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 138 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Granada Huntley East Chain also operates Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch (98 students) and Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S (81 students) alongside Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch.
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 Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch compares
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granada Huntley East Chain, which includes Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch.
$15,172
Per student
-1%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- 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 (~138 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch
How many students attend Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch?
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granada, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch?
55.1% of students at Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Granada, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch?
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch rank among public schools in Granada?
By Resource Investment Index, Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Granada, 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 Granada on the city page.
Is Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch a good school?
Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch earns 49/100 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 Granada Huntley East Chain?
Besides Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch, Granada Huntley East Chain also operates Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch (98 students) and Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S (81 students). See the Granada Huntley East Chain district page for the complete list.
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