- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Solway, MN
Solway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Solway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270444000197
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solway Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 148
- students enrolled
Solway Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bemidji Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270444000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Solway Elementary shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 270444000197 · Solway, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 13.5:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students)
Solway Elementary shrank from 160 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Solway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bemidji Senior
Bemidji Senior High
1,537 students
- Bemidji Middle
Bemidji Middle
967 students
- Gene Dillon El
Gene Dillon Elementary School
667 students
- Lincoln Elemen 320
Lincoln Elementary
320 students
- Horace May Ele 300
Horace May Elementary
300 students
- This school 148
Solway Elementary
148 students
What this shows Solway Elementary reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solway Elementary compares
Solway Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 41% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$15,202
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.8%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Solway Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Bemidji Public School District reports $15,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemidji Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bemidji Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gene Dillon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace May Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- 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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solway Elementary
How many students attend Solway Elementary?
Solway Elementary has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Solway, MN. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Solway Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Solway Elementary?
43.8% of students at Solway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Solway Elementary is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Solway, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solway Elementary?
Solway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bemidji Public School District?
Besides Solway Elementary, Bemidji Public School District also operates Bemidji Senior High (1,537 students), Bemidji Middle (967 students), and Gene Dillon Elementary School (667 students). See the Bemidji Public School District district page for the complete list.