- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henning, MN
Henning Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henning Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271386000711
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henning Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 210
- students enrolled
Henning Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henning Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271386000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Henning Elementary held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 271386000711 · Henning, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 13.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Henning Secondary (171 students)
Henning Elementary held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Henning Elementary compares
Henning 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,898
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
Counselors0.5 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 94.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Henning Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Henning Public School District reports $13,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henning Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henning Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henning Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henning Elementary
How many students attend Henning Elementary?
Henning Elementary has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henning, MN. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henning Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henning Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Henning Elementary?
41.1% of students at Henning Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henning Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henning Elementary is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Henning, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henning Elementary?
Henning Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Henning Public School District?
Besides Henning Elementary, Henning Public School District also operates Henning Secondary (171 students). See the Henning Public School District district page for the complete list.