- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paynesville, MN
Paynesville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paynesville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272814001240
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paynesville Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 429
- students enrolled
Paynesville Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Paynesville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272814001240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Paynesville Elementary grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 272814001240 · Paynesville, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 15.3:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Paynesville Area High School (465 students)
Paynesville Elementary grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Paynesville Elementary compares
Paynesville 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Paynesville Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Paynesville Public School District reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paynesville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paynesville Area High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paynesville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paynesville Elementary
How many students attend Paynesville Elementary?
Paynesville Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paynesville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paynesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paynesville Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Paynesville Elementary?
21.0% of students at Paynesville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paynesville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paynesville Elementary is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Paynesville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paynesville Elementary?
Paynesville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Paynesville Public School District?
Besides Paynesville Elementary, Paynesville Public School District also operates Paynesville Area High School (465 students). See the Paynesville Public School District district page for the complete list.