- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jordan, MN
Jordan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271575001630
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Jordan · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Jordan, MN.
School address
District: Jordan Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271575001630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Jordan Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 271575001630 · Jordan, MN Other · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 14.6:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jordan High School (619 students)
Jordan Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jordan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jordan Elementary
701 students
- Jordan High Sc
Jordan High School
619 students
- Jordan Middle
Jordan Middle
528 students
- Jordan Early C 29
Jordan Early Childhood
29 students
What this shows Jordan Elementary reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Elementary compares
Jordan 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$12,400
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
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Jordan Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Jordan Public School District reports $12,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jordan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Elementary
How many students attend Jordan Elementary?
Jordan Elementary has 701 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jordan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Jordan Elementary?
26.1% of students at Jordan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Elementary is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Jordan, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Elementary?
Jordan 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 Jordan Elementary rank among schools in Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Jordan, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan Public School District?
Besides Jordan Elementary, Jordan Public School District also operates Jordan High School (619 students), Jordan Middle (528 students), and Jordan Early Childhood (29 students). See the Jordan Public School District district page for the complete list.