- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Hale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272124000970
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hale Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #29 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hale Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hale Elementary ranks #29 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hale Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 272124000970 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 20.4:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Hale Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 326
Hale Elementary
326 students
What this shows Hale Elementary reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hale Elementary compares
Hale 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 70% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 78.2%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Hale Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hale Elementary
How many students attend Hale Elementary?
Hale Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hale Elementary?
13.0% of students at Hale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hale Elementary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hale Elementary?
Hale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Hale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hale Elementary ranks #29 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Hale Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.