- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Meadow, MN
Grand Meadow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grand Meadow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271314000659
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Meadow Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Grand Meadow · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Meadow Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Meadow Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Grand Meadow, MN.
School address
District: Grand Meadow Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271314000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Grand Meadow Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 271314000659 · Grand Meadow, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 12.3:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Meadow Senior High (140 students)
Grand Meadow Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Grand Meadow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Meadow Elementary
172 students
- Grand Meadow S
Grand Meadow Senior High
140 students
- Grand Meadow M
Grand Meadow Middle
131 students
What this shows Grand Meadow Elementary reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Meadow Elementary compares
Grand Meadow 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$13,533
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Grand Meadow Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Grand Meadow Public School District reports $13,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Meadow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Meadow Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Meadow Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Meadow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Meadow Elementary
How many students attend Grand Meadow Elementary?
Grand Meadow Elementary has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Meadow, MN. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Grand Meadow Elementary?
24.9% of students at Grand Meadow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Meadow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grand Meadow Elementary is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Grand Meadow, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Meadow Elementary?
Grand Meadow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Grand Meadow Elementary rank among public schools in Grand Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Meadow Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Grand Meadow, 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 Grand Meadow on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Meadow Public School District?
Besides Grand Meadow Elementary, Grand Meadow Public School District also operates Grand Meadow Senior High (140 students) and Grand Meadow Middle (131 students). See the Grand Meadow Public School District district page for the complete list.