Enrollment
198
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wanamingo, MN
Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271710000792
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 198
- students enrolled
Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kenyon-Wanamingo School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271710000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary
Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wanamingo, Minnesota, enrolling 198 students.
At 14.1:1, 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 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 198 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #179, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Kenyon-Wanamingo School District also operates Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High (230 students) and Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle (216 students) alongside Kenyon-Wanamingo 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 Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary compares
Kenyon-Wanamingo 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$15,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
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.
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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenyon-Wanamingo School District, which includes Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary.
$15,325
Per student
+0%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 59.8%
Federal 10.2%
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 Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~198 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary
How many students attend Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary?
Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wanamingo, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary?
28.3% of students at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Wanamingo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary?
Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
Is Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary a good school?
Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary earns 33/100 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 Kenyon-Wanamingo School District?
Besides Kenyon-Wanamingo Elementary, Kenyon-Wanamingo School District also operates Kenyon-Wanamingo Senior High (230 students) and Kenyon-Wanamingo Middle (216 students). See the Kenyon-Wanamingo School District district page for the complete list.
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