- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Remer, MN
Northland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273087001307
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northland Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Remer · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Remer, MN.
School address
District: Northland Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273087001307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Northland Elementary grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 273087001307 · Remer, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 8.8:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland Secondary (149 students)
Northland Elementary grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northland Elementary
185 students
- Northland Seco
Northland Secondary
149 students
- Little Sand 10
Little Sand
10 students
What this shows Northland Elementary reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northland Elementary compares
Northland Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Northland Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Northland Community Schools reports $21,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Sand | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northland Elementary
How many students attend Northland Elementary?
Northland Elementary has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Remer, MN. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland Elementary is 8.8:1, which is 44% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 44% 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 Northland Elementary?
70.1% of students at Northland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northland Elementary is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Remer, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northland Elementary?
Northland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Northland Elementary rank among schools in Remer?
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Remer, 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 Northland Community Schools?
Besides Northland Elementary, Northland Community Schools also operates Northland Secondary (149 students) and Little Sand (10 students). See the Northland Community Schools district page for the complete list.