- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melrose, MN
Melrose Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272055000911
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Melrose, MN.
School address
District: Melrose Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272055000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Melrose Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 272055000911 · Melrose, MN Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 12.2:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose Secondary (505 students)
Melrose Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Melrose Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Melrose Elementary
512 students
- Melrose Second
Melrose Secondary
505 students
- Melrose Middle
Melrose Middle
296 students
What this shows Melrose Elementary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Elementary compares
Melrose 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$14,193
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
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 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Melrose Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Melrose Public School District reports $14,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melrose Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary
How many students attend Melrose Elementary?
Melrose Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melrose, MN. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% 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 Melrose Elementary?
37.8% of students at Melrose Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Elementary is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Melrose, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Elementary?
Melrose Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Melrose Elementary rank among schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Melrose, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Melrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Melrose Public School District?
Besides Melrose Elementary, Melrose Public School District also operates Melrose Secondary (505 students) and Melrose Middle (296 students). See the Melrose Public School District district page for the complete list.