Enrollment
223
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southland Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southland Elementary
Southland Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Adams, Minnesota, enrolling 223 students.
At 13.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 223 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Southland Public School District also operates Southland Senior High (190 students) and Southland Middle (107 students) alongside Southland 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 Southland Elementary compares
Southland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southland Public School District, which includes Southland Elementary.
$14,924
Per student
-2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 58.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southland Elementary a good school?
Southland 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 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.
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