- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaylord, MN
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270010200624
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 503
- students enrolled
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sibley East School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010200624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 270010200624 · Gaylord, MN Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14.8:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sibley East-Arlington Senior High (338 students)
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary
503 students
- Sibley East-Ar
Sibley East-Arlington Senior High
338 students
- Sibley East Mi
Sibley East Middle School
248 students
What this shows Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary compares
Sibley East-Gaylord 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,672
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 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Sibley East School District reports $12,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley East-Arlington Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sibley East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary
How many students attend Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary?
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaylord, MN. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary?
35.8% of students at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Gaylord, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary?
Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Sibley East School District?
Besides Sibley East-Gaylord Elementary, Sibley East School District also operates Sibley East-Arlington Senior High (338 students) and Sibley East Middle School (248 students). See the Sibley East School District district page for the complete list.