Enrollment
701
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Elementary
Jordan Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Jordan, Minnesota, enrolling 701 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 701 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jordan Public School District spends $12,102 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jordan Public School District also operates Jordan High School (619 students) and Jordan Middle (528 students) alongside Jordan Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jordan Elementary compares
Jordan Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan Public School District, which includes Jordan Elementary.
$12,102
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 61.8%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jordan Elementary a good school?
Jordan Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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