- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baudette, MN
Indus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273270001945
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indus Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Baudette · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Indus Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indus Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Baudette, MN.
School address
District: South Koochiching School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273270001945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
47 on latest CCD 273270001945 · Baudette, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 7.8:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northome Elementary (102 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 schools in Baudette. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Indus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northome Eleme
Northome Elementary
102 students
- Northome Secon
Northome Secondary
101 students
- Indus Secondar
Indus Secondary
50 students
- This school
Indus Elementary
47 students
What this shows Indus Elementary reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indus Elementary compares
Indus Elementary vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$24,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for South Koochiching School District reports $24,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northome Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northome Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indus Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~47 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indus Elementary
How many students attend Indus Elementary?
Indus Elementary has 47 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baudette, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indus Elementary is 7.8:1, which is 51% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% 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 Indus Elementary?
61.7% of students at Indus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indus Elementary?
Indus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Indus Elementary rank among schools in Baudette?
By Resource Investment Index, Indus Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Baudette, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Koochiching School District?
Besides Indus Elementary, South Koochiching School District also operates Northome Elementary (102 students), Northome Secondary (101 students), and Indus Secondary (50 students). See the South Koochiching School District district page for the complete list.