- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramsey, MN
Ramsey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ramsey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318000120
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramsey Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramsey Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ramsey, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+199 students YoY
Ramsey Elementary grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 946 in 2023-24 (+26.6%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+199 students YoY 270318000120 · Ramsey, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 17.2:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Ramsey Elementary grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 946 in 2023-24 (+26.6%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Ramsey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 910
Ramsey Elementary
910 students
What this shows Ramsey Elementary reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramsey Elementary compares
Ramsey 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
African American 28.4%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Ramsey Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramsey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramsey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramsey Elementary
How many students attend Ramsey Elementary?
Ramsey Elementary has 910 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramsey, MN. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), up 199.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramsey Elementary?
41.8% of students at Ramsey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ramsey Elementary is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Ramsey, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsey Elementary?
Ramsey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Ramsey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ramsey, 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Ramsey Elementary, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.