Enrollment
612
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271182002642
North Trail Elementary — Farmington, MN
Federal NCES profile for North Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Trail Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Trail Elementary reports 612 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Minnesota average and 53% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 612 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Farmington Public School District spends $15,796 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 62.5% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Trail Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% 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
16:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,796
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 612 Top 83% in Minnesota — larger than 17% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.1% -44% vs state
NCES ID 271182002642
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 612:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes North Trail Elementary.
$15,796
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 62.5%
Federal 7.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
Similar other schools in Farmington
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Alternative education program
1 students
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Frequently asked questions about North Trail Elementary
How many students attend North Trail Elementary?
North Trail Elementary has 612 students enrolled. It is a other school in FARMINGTON, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Trail Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Trail Elementary?
24.1% of students at North Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Trail Elementary is White at 53.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in FARMINGTON, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Trail Elementary?
North Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.