- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redwood Falls, MN
Reede Gray Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Reede Gray Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270018201305
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reede Gray Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Redwood Falls · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Reede Gray Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reede Gray Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Redwood Falls, MN.
School address
District: Redwood Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018201305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Reede Gray Elementary grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 270018201305 · Redwood Falls, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13.4:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood Valley Senior High (362 students)
Reede Gray Elementary grew from 419 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Reede Gray Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Reede Gray Elementary
442 students
- Redwood Valley
Redwood Valley Senior High
362 students
- Redwood Valley
Redwood Valley Middle
309 students
- Redwood Valley 1
Redwood Valley Alternative
1 students
What this shows Reede Gray Elementary reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reede Gray Elementary compares
Reede Gray 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$14,951
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Reede Gray Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Redwood Area School District reports $14,951 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reede Gray Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Valley Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwood Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Valley Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Reede Gray Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reede Gray Elementary
How many students attend Reede Gray Elementary?
Reede Gray Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redwood Falls, MN. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reede Gray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Reede Gray Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Reede Gray Elementary?
43.7% of students at Reede Gray Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reede Gray Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Reede Gray Elementary is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Redwood Falls, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reede Gray Elementary?
Reede Gray Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Reede Gray Elementary rank among public schools in Redwood Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Reede Gray Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Redwood Falls, 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 Redwood Area School District?
Besides Reede Gray Elementary, Redwood Area School District also operates Redwood Valley Senior High (362 students), Redwood Valley Middle (309 students), and Redwood Valley Alternative (1 students). See the Redwood Area School District district page for the complete list.