- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 1/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyle, MN
Lyle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271836000853
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyle Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lyle · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyle Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lyle, MN.
School address
District: Lyle Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271836000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lyle Elementary grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 271836000853 · Lyle, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
125 enr · 13.9:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyle Middle (99 students)
Lyle Elementary grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.1 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lyle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lyle Elementary
125 students
- Lyle Middle
Lyle Middle
99 students
- Lyle High Scho
Lyle High School
82 students
What this shows Lyle Elementary reports 125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyle Elementary compares
Lyle Elementary is a growing 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 | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
48.0%
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
$15,849
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Lyle Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lyle Public School District reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyle High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- 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 (~125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyle Elementary
How many students attend Lyle Elementary?
Lyle Elementary has 125 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyle, MN. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle 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 Lyle Elementary?
46.7% of students at Lyle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyle Elementary is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Lyle, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyle Elementary?
Lyle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Lyle Elementary rank among public schools in Lyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lyle, 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 Lyle Public School District?
Besides Lyle Elementary, Lyle Public School District also operates Lyle Middle (99 students) and Lyle High School (82 students). See the Lyle Public School District district page for the complete list.