- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Luverne, MN
Luverne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Luverne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271833000851
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luverne Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Luverne · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Luverne Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luverne Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Luverne, MN.
School address
District: Luverne Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271833000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Luverne Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 271833000851 · Luverne, MN Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 13.2:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Luverne Senior High (351 students)
Luverne Elementary held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Luverne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Luverne Elementary
515 students
- Luverne Senior
Luverne Senior High
351 students
- Luverne Middle
Luverne Middle
271 students
- Luverne Altern 5
Luverne Alternative Program
5 students
What this shows Luverne Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luverne Elementary compares
Luverne 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,525
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Luverne Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Luverne Public School District reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luverne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne Senior High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luverne Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luverne Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Luverne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luverne Elementary
How many students attend Luverne Elementary?
Luverne Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Luverne, MN. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luverne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luverne Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Luverne Elementary?
33.2% of students at Luverne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luverne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Luverne Elementary is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Luverne, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luverne Elementary?
Luverne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Luverne Elementary rank among public schools in Luverne?
By Resource Investment Index, Luverne Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Luverne, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Luverne Public School District?
Besides Luverne Elementary, Luverne Public School District also operates Luverne Senior High (351 students), Luverne Middle (271 students), and Luverne Alternative Program (5 students). See the Luverne Public School District district page for the complete list.