- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nicollet, MN
Nicollet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nicollet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272358001160
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicollet Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Nicollet · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicollet Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicollet Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nicollet, MN.
School address
District: Nicollet Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272358001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Nicollet Elementary School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 272358001160 · Nicollet, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 12:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicollet High School (151 students)
Nicollet Elementary School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Nicollet Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nicollet Elementary School
156 students
- Nicollet High
Nicollet High School
151 students
- Nicollet Early 7
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed
7 students
What this shows Nicollet Elementary School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicollet Elementary School compares
Nicollet 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,545
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
Counselors0.5 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Nicollet Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Nicollet Public School District reports $15,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicollet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nicollet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicollet Elementary School
How many students attend Nicollet Elementary School?
Nicollet Elementary School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nicollet, MN. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicollet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicollet Elementary School is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Nicollet Elementary School?
27.6% of students at Nicollet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicollet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nicollet Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Nicollet, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicollet Elementary School?
Nicollet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Nicollet Elementary School rank among schools in Nicollet?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicollet Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nicollet, 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 Nicollet Public School District?
Besides Nicollet Elementary School, Nicollet Public School District also operates Nicollet High School (151 students) and Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed (7 students). See the Nicollet Public School District district page for the complete list.