- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hermantown Elementary held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 271392000715 · Hermantown, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 16.2:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermantown Middle (677 students)
Hermantown Elementary held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hermantown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hermantown Elementary
731 students
- Hermantown Mid
Hermantown Middle
677 students
- Hermantown Sen
Hermantown Senior High
655 students
- Hermantown Ear 43
Hermantown Early Childhood
43 students
- Hermantown Alt 12
Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
12 students
What this shows Hermantown Elementary reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermantown Elementary compares
Hermantown 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,452
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
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.
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
District finance for Hermantown Community Schools reports $11,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~731 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.