- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newfolden, MN
Newfolden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newfolden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272355001158
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newfolden Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 93
- students enrolled
Newfolden Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marshall County Central Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272355001158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Newfolden Elementary held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 272355001158 · Newfolden, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
93 enr · 9.3:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall County Central High (215 students)
Newfolden Elementary held near 142 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Newfolden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Count
Marshall County Central High
215 students
- This school
Newfolden Elementary
93 students
- Viking Element 77
Viking Elementary
77 students
What this shows Newfolden Elementary reports 93 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newfolden Elementary compares
Newfolden 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 16% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$14,361
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 94.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Newfolden Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Marshall County Central Schools reports $14,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newfolden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viking Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newfolden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~93 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newfolden Elementary
How many students attend Newfolden Elementary?
Newfolden Elementary has 93 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newfolden, MN. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfolden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newfolden Elementary is 9.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% 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 Newfolden Elementary?
31.9% of students at Newfolden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newfolden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newfolden Elementary is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Newfolden, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newfolden Elementary?
Newfolden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Marshall County Central Schools?
Besides Newfolden Elementary, Marshall County Central Schools also operates Marshall County Central High (215 students) and Viking Elementary (77 students). See the Marshall County Central Schools district page for the complete list.