- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albert Lea, MN
Sibley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sibley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270297000077
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sibley Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Albert Lea · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sibley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sibley Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Albert Lea, MN.
School address
District: Albert Lea Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270297000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sibley Elementary held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270297000077 · Albert Lea, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 13.8:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students)
Sibley Elementary held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sibley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert Lea Sen
Albert Lea Senior High
1,196 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle
486 students
- Hawthorne Elem 400
Hawthorne Elementary
400 students
- Lakeview Eleme 400
Lakeview Elementary
400 students
- Halverson Elem 360
Halverson Elementary
360 students
- This school 275
Sibley Elementary
275 students
What this shows Sibley Elementary reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sibley Elementary compares
Sibley 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 | 56.0% | ▲ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
13.5%
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
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 19.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Sibley Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albert Lea Public School District reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sibley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halverson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sibley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sibley Elementary
How many students attend Sibley Elementary?
Sibley Elementary has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albert Lea, MN. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sibley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sibley 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 Sibley Elementary?
56.0% of students at Sibley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sibley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sibley Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Albert Lea, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sibley Elementary?
Sibley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Sibley Elementary rank among public schools in Albert Lea?
By Resource Investment Index, Sibley Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Albert Lea, 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 Albert Lea on the city page.
What other schools are in Albert Lea Public School District?
Besides Sibley Elementary, Albert Lea Public School District also operates Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students), Southwest Middle (486 students), and Hawthorne Elementary (400 students). See the Albert Lea Public School District district page for the complete list.