Enrollment
360
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albert Lea, MN
Halverson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Halverson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270297000070
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halverson Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Albert Lea · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Halverson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halverson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Albert Lea, MN.
School address
District: Albert Lea Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270297000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Halverson Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Halverson Elementary
Halverson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albert Lea, Minnesota, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 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.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Albert Lea Public School District also operates Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students) and Southwest Middle (486 students) alongside Halverson 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 Halverson Elementary compares
Halverson 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 22% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,247
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Halverson Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albert Lea Public School District, which includes Halverson Elementary.
$15,247
Per student
0%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 69.9%
Federal 12.3%
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 Halverson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sibley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halverson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~360 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Halverson Elementary
How many students attend Halverson Elementary?
Halverson Elementary has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albert Lea, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halverson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Halverson Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% 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 Halverson Elementary?
66.3% of students at Halverson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halverson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Halverson Elementary is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Albert Lea, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halverson Elementary?
Halverson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Halverson Elementary rank among schools in Albert Lea?
By Resource Investment Index, Halverson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Albert Lea, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albert Lea on the city page.
Is Halverson Elementary a good school?
Halverson Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also more 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 Albert Lea Public School District?
Besides Halverson Elementary, Albert Lea Public School District also operates Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students), Southwest Middle (486 students), and Hawthorne Elementary (400 students). See the Albert Lea Public School District district page for the complete list.
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