- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Isle, MN
Isle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Isle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271551000769
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isle Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Isle · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Isle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isle Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Isle, MN.
School address
District: Isle Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271551000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Isle Elementary held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 271551000769 · Isle, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.8:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Isle Secondary (188 students)
Isle Elementary held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Isle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Isle Elementary
200 students
- Isle Secondary
Isle Secondary
188 students
- Isle Area Lear 6
Isle Area Learning Center
6 students
What this shows Isle Elementary reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isle Elementary compares
Isle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% 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
30.5%
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
$15,334
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
31
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Isle Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Isle Public School District reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isle Area Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Isle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isle Elementary
How many students attend Isle Elementary?
Isle Elementary has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Isle, MN. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Isle Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Isle Elementary?
52.5% of students at Isle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Isle Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Isle, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isle Elementary?
Isle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Isle Elementary rank among schools in Isle?
By Resource Investment Index, Isle Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Isle, 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 Isle Public School District?
Besides Isle Elementary, Isle Public School District also operates Isle Secondary (188 students) and Isle Area Learning Center (6 students). See the Isle Public School District district page for the complete list.