- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northfield, MN
Northfield Portage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Portage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272388005426
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Portage Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Portage Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Portage Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388005426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
14 on latest CCD 272388005426 · Northfield, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 7:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Senior High (1,283 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northfield Portage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Sen
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- Bridgewater El
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- Greenvale Park 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- Spring Creek E 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- This school 14
Northfield Portage Elementary
14 students
What this shows Northfield Portage Elementary reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Portage Elementary compares
Northfield Portage Elementary vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
Programs
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Portage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Portage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Portage Elementary
How many students attend Northfield Portage Elementary?
Northfield Portage Elementary has 14 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northfield, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Portage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Portage Elementary is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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 Northfield Portage Elementary?
71.4% of students at Northfield Portage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Portage Elementary?
Northfield Portage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
How does Northfield Portage Elementary rank among elementary schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Portage Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, 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 Northfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Northfield Portage Elementary, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Northfield Middle (845 students), and Bridgewater Elementary (564 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.