Enrollment
152
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, MN
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building
Federal NCES profile for Pre-K - 5th Grade Building, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270015000378
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pre-K - 5th Grade Building ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clinton, MN.
School address
District: Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley · Minnesota
NCES ID 270015000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pre-K - 5th Grade Building compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pre-K - 5th Grade Building
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton, Minnesota, enrolling 152 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 152 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 194 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley also operates 6-12th Grade Building (133 students) and Lismore Colony Elementary (24 students) alongside Pre-K - 5th Grade Building.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pre-K - 5th Grade Building compares
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 27% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$16,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Pre-K - 5th Grade Building is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley, which includes Pre-K - 5th Grade Building.
$16,381
Per student
+7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 70.0%
Federal 11.3%
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.
How Pre-K - 5th Grade Building Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-12th Grade Building | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lismore Colony Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Stone Colony Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Stone Colony High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lismore Colony Senior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pre-K - 5th Grade Building's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pre-K - 5th Grade Building
How many students attend Pre-K - 5th Grade Building?
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pre-K - 5th Grade Building?
The student-teacher ratio at Pre-K - 5th Grade Building is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Pre-K - 5th Grade Building?
31.3% of students at Pre-K - 5th Grade Building are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pre-K - 5th Grade Building?
The largest demographic group at Pre-K - 5th Grade Building is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pre-K - 5th Grade Building?
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pre-K - 5th Grade Building rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pre-K - 5th Grade Building ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clinton, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Pre-K - 5th Grade Building a good school?
Pre-K - 5th Grade Building earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley?
Besides Pre-K - 5th Grade Building, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley also operates 6-12th Grade Building (133 students), Lismore Colony Elementary (24 students), and Big Stone Colony Elementary (19 students). See the Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley district page for the complete list.
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