- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heron Lake, MN
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271393000015
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 123
- students enrolled
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Heron Lake-Okabena School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271393000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 271393000015 · Heron Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 10.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary (137 students)
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary held near 132 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary compares
Heron Lake-Okabena 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,231
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Heron Lake-Okabena School District reports $16,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heron Lake-Okabena 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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary
How many students attend Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary?
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heron Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% 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 Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary?
48.1% of students at Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Heron Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary?
Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Heron Lake-Okabena School District?
Besides Heron Lake-Okabena Elementary, Heron Lake-Okabena School District also operates Heron Lake-Okabena Secondary (137 students). See the Heron Lake-Okabena School District district page for the complete list.