- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mahnomen, MN
Mahnomen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mahnomen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271866000865
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahnomen Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mahnomen · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahnomen Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahnomen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mahnomen, MN.
School address
District: Mahnomen Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271866000865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mahnomen Elementary shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 271866000865 · Mahnomen, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 12.3:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahnomen Secondary (312 students)
Mahnomen Elementary shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mahnomen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mahnomen Elementary
319 students
- Mahnomen Secon
Mahnomen Secondary
312 students
- Mahnomen Area 43
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
43 students
What this shows Mahnomen Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahnomen Elementary compares
Mahnomen 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$17,134
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 70.8%
Two or More 19.7%
White 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Mahnomen Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Mahnomen Public School District reports $17,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mahnomen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahnomen Area Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mahnomen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahnomen Elementary
How many students attend Mahnomen Elementary?
Mahnomen Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mahnomen, MN. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahnomen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahnomen Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Mahnomen Elementary?
75.8% of students at Mahnomen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahnomen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mahnomen Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.8% of enrollment, in Mahnomen, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahnomen Elementary?
Mahnomen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mahnomen Elementary rank among schools in Mahnomen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahnomen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen Public School District?
Besides Mahnomen Elementary, Mahnomen Public School District also operates Mahnomen Secondary (312 students) and Mahnomen Area Learning Center (43 students). See the Mahnomen Public School District district page for the complete list.