Enrollment
15
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270002504467
School #532 — Edina, MN
Federal NCES profile for School #532, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 4/100.
👥 Class size 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #532 compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
School #532 reports 15 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Minnesota average and 60% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School #532 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 9% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
24:1
students per teacher
— 51% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Overview
Enrollment 15 Top 9% in Minnesota — larger than 91% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 24:1 +51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.8% -51% vs state
NCES ID 270002504467
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about School #532
How many students attend School #532?
School #532 has 15 students enrolled. It is a other school in EDINA, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #532?
The student-teacher ratio at School #532 is 24:1, which is 51% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #532?
20.8% of students at School #532 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #532?
The largest demographic group at School #532 is White at 86.7%. The school serves a student body in EDINA, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #532?
School #532 has a Resource Investment Index of 4/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.