- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Lake, MN
Red Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273051001302
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Lake Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Red Lake · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, MN.
School address
District: Red Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273051001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Red Lake Elementary held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 273051001302 · Red Lake, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 11.4:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Lake Secondary (377 students)
Red Lake Elementary held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.7 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Red Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Red Lake Elementary
526 students
- Red Lake Secon
Red Lake Secondary
377 students
- Red Lake Middl
Red Lake Middle School
268 students
- Red Lake Early 137
Red Lake Early Childhood Center
137 students
- Ponemah Elemen 136
Ponemah Elementary
136 students
- Red Lake Alter 53
Red Lake Alternative Learning
53 students
What this shows Red Lake Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Lake Elementary compares
Red Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 105% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.6%
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
$29,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Red Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Red Lake Public School District reports $29,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lake Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponemah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Lake Alternative Learning | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Lake Elementary
How many students attend Red Lake Elementary?
Red Lake Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Lake Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Red Lake Elementary?
87.9% of students at Red Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Lake Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.2% of enrollment, in Red Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Lake Elementary?
Red Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Red Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Red Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Red Lake, 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 Red Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Lake Public School District?
Besides Red Lake Elementary, Red Lake Public School District also operates Red Lake Secondary (377 students), Red Lake Middle School (268 students), and Red Lake Early Childhood Center (137 students). See the Red Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.