- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Randolph, MN
Randolph Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Randolph Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273015001286
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
Randolph Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Randolph Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273015001286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Randolph Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 273015001286 · Randolph, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 15.3:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph Secondary (430 students)
Randolph Elementary grew from 434 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Randolph Elementary compares
Randolph 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 | 17.7% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
14.4%
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
$12,115
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Randolph Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph Public School District reports $12,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randolph Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph 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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Randolph Elementary
How many students attend Randolph Elementary?
Randolph Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Randolph, MN. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph 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 Randolph Elementary?
17.7% of students at Randolph Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Randolph Elementary is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Randolph, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph Elementary?
Randolph Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in Randolph Public School District?
Besides Randolph Elementary, Randolph Public School District also operates Randolph Secondary (430 students). See the Randolph Public School District district page for the complete list.