- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
South Point Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 271113000495 · East Grand Forks, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Forks Senior High (608 students)
South Point Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Point Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Grand For
East Grand Forks Senior High
608 students
- New Heights El
New Heights Elementary
499 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
463 students
- This school
South Point Elementary
435 students
What this shows South Point Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Point Elementary compares
South Point 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,452
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 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
District finance for East Grand Forks Public Schools reports $13,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~435 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.