Enrollment
136
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherburn Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherburn Elementary
Sherburn Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sherburn, Minnesota, enrolling 136 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.1% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 136 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Martin County West School District also operates Trimont Elementary (200 students) and Martin County West Senior High (187 students) alongside Sherburn Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sherburn Elementary compares
Sherburn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin County West School District, which includes Sherburn Elementary.
$13,454
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 63.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sherburn on the city page.
Is Sherburn Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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