- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northome, MN
Northome Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northome Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273270001946
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northome Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 102
- students enrolled
Northome Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Koochiching School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273270001946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Northome Elementary grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 273270001946 · Northome, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 10.2:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Northome Secondary (101 students)
Northome Elementary grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE held 10.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northome Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northome Elementary
102 students
- Northome Secon
Northome Secondary
101 students
- Indus Secondar
Indus Secondary
50 students
- Indus Elementa
Indus Elementary
47 students
What this shows Northome Elementary reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northome Elementary compares
Northome 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 19% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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 67.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Northome Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for South Koochiching School District reports $24,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northome Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northome Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indus Secondary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northome Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northome Elementary
How many students attend Northome Elementary?
Northome Elementary has 102 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northome, MN. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northome Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northome Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% 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 Northome Elementary?
54.8% of students at Northome Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northome Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northome Elementary is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Northome, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northome Elementary?
Northome Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Koochiching School District?
Besides Northome Elementary, South Koochiching School District also operates Northome Secondary (101 students), Indus Secondary (50 students), and Indus Elementary (47 students). See the South Koochiching School District district page for the complete list.