- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorhead, MN
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S.G. Reinertsen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272142003511
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.G. Reinertsen Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142003511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 272142003511 · Moorhead, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 13.8:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
S.G. Reinertsen 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
- This school 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- Dorothy Dodds 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- Ellen Hopkins 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- Robert Asp Ele 580
Robert Asp Elementary
580 students
What this shows S.G. Reinertsen Elementary reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How S.G. Reinertsen Elementary compares
S.G. Reinertsen 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$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 719 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, S.G. Reinertsen 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 S.G. Reinertsen 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Asp Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S.G. Reinertsen 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
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
How many students attend S.G. Reinertsen Elementary?
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 S.G. Reinertsen Elementary?
34.5% of students at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.G. Reinertsen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S.G. Reinertsen Elementary is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.G. Reinertsen Elementary?
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 S.G. Reinertsen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, S.G. Reinertsen Elementary ranks #1 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 S.G. Reinertsen Elementary, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), Moorhead High School (2,122 students), and Dorothy Dodds Elementary School (625 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.