- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mora, MN
Mora Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mora Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272148001097
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mora Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mora · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mora Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mora Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mora, MN.
School address
District: Mora Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272148001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Mora Elementary School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 272148001097 · Mora, MN Other · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 14.6:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mora Secondary (743 students)
Mora Elementary School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.6 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mora Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mora Elementary School
862 students
- Mora Secondary
Mora Secondary
743 students
- Mora Alternati 39
Mora Alternative Learning Center
39 students
- Mora Middle Le 12
Mora Middle Level Alc
12 students
What this shows Mora Elementary School reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mora Elementary School compares
Mora Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 862 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Mora Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mora Public School District reports $12,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mora Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mora Alternative Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mora Middle Level Alc | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mora Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mora Elementary School
How many students attend Mora Elementary School?
Mora Elementary School has 862 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mora, MN. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mora Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Mora Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Mora Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mora Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mora Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Mora, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mora Elementary School?
Mora Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Mora Elementary School rank among public schools in Mora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mora Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mora, 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 Mora Public School District?
Besides Mora Elementary School, Mora Public School District also operates Mora Secondary (743 students), Mora Alternative Learning Center (39 students), and Mora Middle Level Alc (12 students). See the Mora Public School District district page for the complete list.