- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fosston, MN
Magelssen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Magelssen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271230000603
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magelssen Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 340
- students enrolled
Magelssen Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fosston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271230000603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Magelssen Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 271230000603 · Fosston, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Fosston Secondary (256 students)
Magelssen Elementary held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Magelssen Elementary compares
Magelssen 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% 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
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,098
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Magelssen Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fosston Public School District reports $15,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Magelssen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosston Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Magelssen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Magelssen Elementary
How many students attend Magelssen Elementary?
Magelssen Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fosston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magelssen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Magelssen Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% 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 Magelssen Elementary?
42.3% of students at Magelssen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magelssen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Magelssen Elementary is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Fosston, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magelssen Elementary?
Magelssen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Fosston Public School District?
Besides Magelssen Elementary, Fosston Public School District also operates Fosston Secondary (256 students). See the Fosston Public School District district page for the complete list.