- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Royalton, MN
Royalton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Royalton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273252001403
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royalton Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Royalton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Royalton Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royalton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Royalton, MN.
School address
District: Royalton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273252001403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Royalton Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 273252001403 · Royalton, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 15:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Royalton High School (293 students)
Royalton Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Royalton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Royalton Elementary
420 students
- Royalton High
Royalton High School
293 students
- Royalton Middl
Royalton Middle School
203 students
What this shows Royalton Elementary reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royalton Elementary compares
Royalton 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$11,812
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 + 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 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Royalton Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royalton Public School District reports $11,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royalton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royalton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royalton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royalton Elementary
How many students attend Royalton Elementary?
Royalton Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Royalton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royalton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Royalton Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Royalton Elementary?
25.2% of students at Royalton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royalton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Royalton Elementary is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Royalton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royalton Elementary?
Royalton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
How does Royalton Elementary rank among public schools in Royalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Royalton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Royalton, 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 Royalton Public School District?
Besides Royalton Elementary, Royalton Public School District also operates Royalton High School (293 students) and Royalton Middle School (203 students). See the Royalton Public School District district page for the complete list.