- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bemidji, MN
Horace May Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horace May Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270444000193
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horace May Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Bemidji · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Horace May Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horace May Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Bemidji, MN.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444000193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Horace May Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270444000193 · Bemidji, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 12:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students)
Horace May Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Horace May Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bemidji Senior
Bemidji Senior High
1,537 students
- Bemidji Middle
Bemidji Middle
967 students
- Gene Dillon El
Gene Dillon Elementary School
667 students
- Lincoln Elemen 320
Lincoln Elementary
320 students
- This school 300
Horace May Elementary
300 students
- Northern Eleme 282
Northern Elementary
282 students
What this shows Horace May Elementary reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horace May Elementary compares
Horace May 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$15,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Horace May Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bemidji Public School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horace May Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bemidji Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horace May Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horace May Elementary
How many students attend Horace May Elementary?
Horace May Elementary has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bemidji, MN. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace May Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace May Elementary is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Horace May Elementary?
36.4% of students at Horace May Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horace May Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horace May Elementary is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Bemidji, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horace May Elementary?
Horace May Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horace May Elementary rank among schools in Bemidji?
By Resource Investment Index, Horace May Elementary ranks #4 of 10 schools in Bemidji, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bemidji on the city page.
What other schools are in Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Horace May Elementary, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), Bemidji Middle (967 students), and Gene Dillon Elementary School (667 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.