- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherburn, MN
Sherburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sherburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271896000067
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherburn Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sherburn · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherburn Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherburn Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sherburn, MN.
School address
District: Martin County West School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271896000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sherburn Elementary held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 271896000067 · Sherburn, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 15.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Trimont Elementary (200 students)
Sherburn Elementary held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sherburn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trimont Elemen
Trimont Elementary
200 students
- Martin County
Martin County West Senior High
187 students
- This school
Sherburn Elementary
136 students
- Martin County
Martin County West Junior High
101 students
What this shows Sherburn Elementary reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherburn Elementary compares
Sherburn 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$14,222
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
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 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Sherburn Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Martin County West School District reports $14,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherburn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimont Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin County West Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin County West Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherburn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherburn Elementary
How many students attend Sherburn Elementary?
Sherburn Elementary has 136 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherburn, MN. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherburn Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% 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 Sherburn Elementary?
41.1% of students at Sherburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sherburn Elementary is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Sherburn, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherburn Elementary?
Sherburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Sherburn Elementary rank among public schools in Sherburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherburn Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sherburn, 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 Martin County West School District?
Besides Sherburn Elementary, Martin County West School District also operates Trimont Elementary (200 students), Martin County West Senior High (187 students), and Martin County West Junior High (101 students). See the Martin County West School District district page for the complete list.