- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlton, MN
South Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270759000328
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Terrace Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Carlton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Terrace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Terrace Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carlton, MN.
School address
District: Carlton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270759000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
South Terrace Elementary shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 270759000328 · Carlton, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 9.6:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlton Secondary (145 students)
South Terrace Elementary shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How South Terrace Elementary compares
South Terrace 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, South Terrace Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Carlton Public School District reports $17,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Terrace Elementary
How many students attend South Terrace Elementary?
South Terrace Elementary has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Terrace Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% 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 Terrace Elementary?
34.7% of students at South Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Terrace Elementary is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Carlton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Terrace Elementary?
South Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 South Terrace Elementary rank among schools in Carlton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Terrace Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carlton, 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 Carlton Public School District?
Besides South Terrace Elementary, Carlton Public School District also operates Carlton Secondary (145 students). See the Carlton Public School District district page for the complete list.