Enrollment
258
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Hmong International Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hmong International Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272124005518
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hmong International Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #26 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hmong International Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong International Elementary ranks #26 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124005518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hmong International Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hmong International Elementary
Hmong International Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 258 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.6% of students qualify for free meals, 91% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Minneapolis Public School District spends $21,154 per pupil, 39% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students) and South High (1,257 students) alongside Hmong International 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 Hmong International Elementary compares
Hmong International 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 91% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$21,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
African American 30.6%
Asian 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 10.9%
White 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Hmong International Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minneapolis Public School District, which includes Hmong International Elementary.
$21,154
Per student
+39%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Hmong International Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hmong International Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hmong International Elementary
How many students attend Hmong International Elementary?
Hmong International Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hmong International Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hmong International Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Hmong International Elementary?
81.6% of students at Hmong International Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hmong International Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hmong International Elementary is African American at 30.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hmong International Elementary?
Hmong International Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hmong International Elementary rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong International Elementary ranks #26 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
Is Hmong International Elementary a good school?
Hmong International Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Hmong International Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.
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