- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adams, MN
Southland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270272000053
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southland Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Adams · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southland Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southland Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Adams, MN.
School address
District: Southland Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270272000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Southland Elementary grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 270272000053 · Adams, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.9:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southland Senior High (190 students)
Southland Elementary grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southland Elementary
223 students
- Southland Seni
Southland Senior High
190 students
- Southland Midd
Southland Middle
107 students
What this shows Southland Elementary reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southland Elementary compares
Southland Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$14,786
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Southland Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Southland Public School District reports $14,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southland Elementary
How many students attend Southland Elementary?
Southland Elementary has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adams, MN. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southland Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% 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 Southland Elementary?
30.8% of students at Southland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southland Elementary is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Adams, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southland Elementary?
Southland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Southland Elementary rank among schools in Adams?
By Resource Investment Index, Southland Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Adams, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Adams on the city page.
What other schools are in Southland Public School District?
Besides Southland Elementary, Southland Public School District also operates Southland Senior High (190 students) and Southland Middle (107 students). See the Southland Public School District district page for the complete list.