Enrollment
731
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermantown, MN
Hermantown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hermantown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271392000715
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermantown Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hermantown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermantown Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermantown Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hermantown, MN.
School address
District: Hermantown Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271392000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermantown Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hermantown Elementary
Hermantown Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Hermantown, Minnesota, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.6% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Hermantown Community Schools spends $10,800 per pupil, 29% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hermantown Community Schools also operates Hermantown Middle (677 students) and Hermantown Senior High (655 students) alongside Hermantown 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 Hermantown Elementary compares
Hermantown 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 487 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: 0.5 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 88.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Hermantown Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermantown Community Schools, which includes Hermantown Elementary.
$10,800
Per student
-29%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 64.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Hermantown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermantown Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermantown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 5.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary 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 (~731 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hermantown Elementary
How many students attend Hermantown Elementary?
Hermantown Elementary has 731 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hermantown, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermantown Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermantown Elementary?
15.6% of students at Hermantown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermantown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hermantown Elementary is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Hermantown, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermantown Elementary?
Hermantown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Hermantown Elementary rank among public schools in Hermantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermantown Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hermantown, 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 Hermantown on the city page.
Is Hermantown Elementary a good school?
Hermantown Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Hermantown Community Schools?
Besides Hermantown Elementary, Hermantown Community Schools also operates Hermantown Middle (677 students), Hermantown Senior High (655 students), and Hermantown Early Childhood (43 students). See the Hermantown Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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