- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Falls, MN
Lindbergh Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lindbergh Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271824000961
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindbergh Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Little Falls · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindbergh Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Little Falls, MN.
School address
District: Little Falls Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271824000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Lindbergh Elementary shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 271824000961 · Little Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.9:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Falls Senior High (747 students)
Lindbergh Elementary shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lindbergh Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Falls S
Little Falls Senior High
747 students
- Community Midd
Community Middle
496 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
477 students
- This school
Lindbergh Elementary
473 students
- Knight Element 119
Knight Elementary
119 students
- Little Falls C 112
Little Falls Continuing Education
112 students
What this shows Lindbergh Elementary reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindbergh Elementary compares
Lindbergh 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$14,236
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Lindbergh Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Little Falls Community Schools reports $14,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindbergh Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knight Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Falls Continuing Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindbergh Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindbergh Elementary
How many students attend Lindbergh Elementary?
Lindbergh Elementary has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindbergh Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Lindbergh Elementary?
48.9% of students at Lindbergh Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindbergh Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lindbergh Elementary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Little Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindbergh Elementary?
Lindbergh Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lindbergh Elementary rank among schools in Little Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindbergh Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Little Falls, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Falls Community Schools?
Besides Lindbergh Elementary, Little Falls Community Schools also operates Little Falls Senior High (747 students), Community Middle (496 students), and Lincoln Elementary (477 students). See the Little Falls Community Schools district page for the complete list.