Enrollment
435
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Grand Forks, MN
South Point Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Point Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271113000495
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Point Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in East Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Point Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN.
School address
District: East Grand Forks Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271113000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Point Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Point Elementary
South Point Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, enrolling 435 students.
At 14:1, 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 33.9% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 435 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #172.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students) and New Heights Elementary (499 students) alongside South Point 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 South Point Elementary compares
South Point 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, South Point Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Grand Forks Public Schools, which includes South Point Elementary.
$12,318
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 73.4%
Federal 9.9%
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 South Point Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Point Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Point Elementary
How many students attend South Point Elementary?
South Point Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Grand Forks, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Point Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Point Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 South Point Elementary?
33.9% of students at South Point Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Point Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Point Elementary is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in East Grand Forks, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Point Elementary?
South Point Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 South Point Elementary rank among public schools in East Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, South Point Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, 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 East Grand Forks on the city page.
Is South Point Elementary a good school?
South Point Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 East Grand Forks Public Schools?
Besides South Point Elementary, East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students), New Heights Elementary (499 students), and Central Middle (463 students). See the East Grand Forks Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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