- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Isanti, MN
Isanti Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Isanti Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270741003686
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isanti Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Isanti · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Isanti Primary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Primary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Isanti, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741003686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Isanti Primary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270741003686 · Isanti, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 11.6:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Isanti Primary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Isanti Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- This school 407
Isanti Primary School
407 students
What this shows Isanti Primary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isanti Primary School compares
Isanti Primary School 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Isanti Primary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isanti Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isanti Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isanti Primary School
How many students attend Isanti Primary School?
Isanti Primary School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Isanti, MN. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isanti Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isanti Primary School is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Isanti Primary School?
31.5% of students at Isanti Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isanti Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Isanti Primary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Isanti, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isanti Primary School?
Isanti Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Isanti Primary School rank among public schools in Isanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Primary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Isanti, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Isanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Isanti Primary School, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.