- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorhead, MN
Robert Asp Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert Asp Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272142003509
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Asp Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Asp Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Asp Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142003509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Robert Asp Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.1 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 272142003509 · Moorhead, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
Robert Asp Elementary held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.1 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Robert Asp Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
2,158 students
- Moorhead High
Moorhead High School
2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertse 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- Dorothy Dodds 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- Ellen Hopkins 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- This school 580
Robert Asp Elementary
580 students
What this shows Robert Asp Elementary reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Asp Elementary compares
Robert Asp 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$14,570
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Robert Asp Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moorhead Area Public Schools reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Asp Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorhead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Asp Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Asp Elementary
How many students attend Robert Asp Elementary?
Robert Asp Elementary has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Asp Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Asp Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Robert Asp Elementary?
50.2% of students at Robert Asp Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Asp Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert Asp Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Asp Elementary?
Robert Asp Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Robert Asp Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Asp Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, 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 Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorhead Area Public Schools?
Besides Robert Asp Elementary, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), Moorhead High School (2,122 students), and S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.