- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, MN
Indian Mounds Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Mounds Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270579000218
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Mounds Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Mounds Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Mounds Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Indian Mounds Elementary shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 270579000218 · Bloomington, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.5:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Indian Mounds Elementary shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Indian Mounds Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- This school 388
Indian Mounds Elementary
388 students
What this shows Indian Mounds Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Mounds Elementary compares
Indian Mounds Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 28.9%
White 16.8%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Indian Mounds Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Mounds Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Mounds Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Mounds Elementary
How many students attend Indian Mounds Elementary?
Indian Mounds Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Mounds Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Mounds Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Indian Mounds Elementary?
70.2% of students at Indian Mounds Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Mounds Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Mounds Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Mounds Elementary?
Indian Mounds Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Indian Mounds Elementary rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Mounds Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Indian Mounds Elementary, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.