Enrollment
442
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reede Gray Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reede Gray Elementary
Reede Gray Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, enrolling 442 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.7% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #220.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Redwood Area School District also operates Redwood Valley Senior High (362 students) and Redwood Valley Middle (309 students) alongside Reede Gray Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reede Gray Elementary compares
Reede Gray Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redwood Area School District, which includes Reede Gray Elementary.
$14,533
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 65.8%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Redwood Falls on the city page.
Is Reede Gray Elementary a good school?
Reede Gray Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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