- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montevideo, MN
Ramsey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ramsey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272132001073
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramsey Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Montevideo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramsey Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Montevideo, MN.
School address
District: Montevideo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272132001073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Ramsey Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 272132001073 · Montevideo, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.8:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Montevideo Senior High (408 students)
Ramsey Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.2 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
- Montevideo Sen
Montevideo Senior High
408 students
- Montevideo Mid
Montevideo Middle
393 students
- Sanford Elemen
Sanford Elementary School
277 students
- This school
Ramsey Elementary
260 students
- Hawks Nest Ear 34
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Ramsey Elementary reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramsey Elementary compares
Ramsey Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▲ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,615
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Ramsey Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Montevideo Public School District reports $14,615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montevideo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramsey Elementary
How many students attend Ramsey Elementary?
Ramsey Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montevideo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Ramsey Elementary?
48.5% 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 51.9% of enrollment, in Montevideo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsey Elementary?
Ramsey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ramsey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Montevideo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Montevideo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Montevideo on the city page.
What other schools are in Montevideo Public School District?
Besides Ramsey Elementary, Montevideo Public School District also operates Montevideo Senior High (408 students), Montevideo Middle (393 students), and Sanford Elementary School (277 students). See the Montevideo Public School District district page for the complete list.