- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Culver, MN
South Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000804509
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ridge Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 303
- students enrolled
South Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Louis County School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000804509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
South Ridge Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270000804509 · Culver, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 12.1:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Elementary (297 students)
South Ridge Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Ridge Elementary
303 students
- Cherry Element
Cherry Elementary
297 students
- Cherry Seconda
Cherry Secondary
273 students
- South Ridge Se
South Ridge Secondary
258 students
- North Woods Se
North Woods Secondary
245 students
- North Woods El
North Woods Elementary
234 students
What this shows South Ridge Elementary reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ridge Elementary compares
South Ridge 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$18,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, South Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis County School District reports $18,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Ridge Elementary
How many students attend South Ridge Elementary?
South Ridge Elementary has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Culver, MN. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ridge Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Ridge Elementary?
43.1% of students at South Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Ridge Elementary is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Culver, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ridge Elementary?
South Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 St. Louis County School District?
Besides South Ridge Elementary, St. Louis County School District also operates Cherry Elementary (297 students), Cherry Secondary (273 students), and South Ridge Secondary (258 students). See the St. Louis County School District district page for the complete list.