- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Jenny Lind Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jenny Lind Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272124001014
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenny Lind Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #32 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenny Lind Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenny Lind Elementary ranks #32 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Jenny Lind Elementary shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 272124001014 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.1:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Jenny Lind Elementary shrank from 249 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jenny Lind Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 236
Jenny Lind Elementary
236 students
What this shows Jenny Lind Elementary reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenny Lind Elementary compares
Jenny Lind 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 79% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$21,839
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
African American 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 14.4%
White 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Jenny Lind Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jenny Lind Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenny Lind Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jenny Lind Elementary
How many students attend Jenny Lind Elementary?
Jenny Lind Elementary has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenny Lind Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenny Lind Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Jenny Lind Elementary?
76.7% of students at Jenny Lind Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenny Lind Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jenny Lind Elementary is African American at 48.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenny Lind Elementary?
Jenny Lind Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jenny Lind Elementary rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenny Lind Elementary ranks #32 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Jenny Lind Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.