- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ely, MN
Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271152000530
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ely · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ely, MN.
School address
District: Ely Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271152000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Memorial High School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 271152000530 · Ely, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 15.1:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Elementary (201 students)
Memorial High School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
201 students
- This school
Memorial High School
181 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
146 students
What this shows Memorial High School reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial High School compares
Memorial High School 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Memorial High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ely Public School District reports $16,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial High School
How many students attend Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ely, MN. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial High School is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Memorial High School?
20.8% of students at Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Ely, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial High School?
Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Memorial High School rank among public schools in Ely?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ely, 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 Ely Public School District?
Besides Memorial High School, Ely Public School District also operates Washington Elementary (201 students) and Memorial Middle School (146 students). See the Ely Public School District district page for the complete list.