- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northfield, MN
Spring Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272388001184
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Spring Creek Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 272388001184 · Northfield, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12.7:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Senior High (1,283 students)
Spring Creek Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Spring Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northfield Sen
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- Bridgewater El
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- Greenvale Park 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- This school 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- Northfield Com 117
Northfield Community Education Cntr
117 students
What this shows Spring Creek Elementary reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Creek Elementary compares
Spring Creek 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Spring Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northfield Community Education Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Elementary
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Spring Creek Elementary?
23.4% of students at Spring Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek Elementary is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Northfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Spring Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Northfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Spring Creek Elementary, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Senior High (1,283 students), Northfield Middle (845 students), and Bridgewater Elementary (564 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.