Enrollment
156
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicollet Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nicollet Elementary School
Nicollet Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nicollet, Minnesota, enrolling 156 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 156 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Nicollet Public School District also operates Nicollet High School (151 students) and Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed (7 students) alongside Nicollet Elementary School.
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 Nicollet Elementary School compares
Nicollet Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,514
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nicollet Public School District, which includes Nicollet Elementary School.
$14,514
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 55.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Nicollet on the city page.
Is Nicollet Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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