- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Halverson Elementary shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 270297000070 · Albert Lea, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 10.9:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students)
Halverson Elementary shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Halverson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert Lea Sen
Albert Lea Senior High
1,196 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle
486 students
- Hawthorne Elem 400
Hawthorne Elementary
400 students
- Lakeview Eleme 400
Lakeview Elementary
400 students
- This school 360
Halverson Elementary
360 students
- Sibley Element 275
Sibley Elementary
275 students
What this shows Halverson Elementary reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halverson Elementary compares
Halverson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Albert Lea Public School District reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~360 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.