Enrollment
381
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, MN
Neveln Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Neveln Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270345000153
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neveln Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Neveln Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neveln Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neveln Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neveln Elementary
Neveln Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Austin, Minnesota, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students) and Ellis Middle (726 students) alongside Neveln Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Neveln Elementary compares
Neveln Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
White 34.4%
Asian 11.8%
African American 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Neveln Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Austin Public School District, which includes Neveln Elementary.
$14,871
Per student
-3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 68.0%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Neveln Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neveln Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Neveln Elementary
How many students attend Neveln Elementary?
Neveln Elementary has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neveln Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Neveln Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neveln Elementary?
60.5% of students at Neveln Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neveln Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Neveln Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neveln Elementary?
Neveln Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neveln Elementary rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Neveln Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
Is Neveln Elementary a good school?
Neveln Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Neveln Elementary, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), Ellis Middle (726 students), and I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.
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