- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Grove, MN
Spring Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273330001458
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Grove Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 186
- students enrolled
Spring Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Spring Grove School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273330001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Spring Grove Elementary held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 273330001458 · Spring Grove, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 18.6:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Grove Secondary (163 students)
Spring Grove Elementary held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Spring Grove Elementary compares
Spring Grove 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,196
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
Counselors0.5 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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Spring Grove Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Spring Grove School District reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Grove 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Grove Elementary
How many students attend Spring Grove Elementary?
Spring Grove Elementary has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Grove Elementary?
27.7% of students at Spring Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Grove Elementary is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Spring Grove, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Grove Elementary?
Spring Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Spring Grove School District?
Besides Spring Grove Elementary, Spring Grove School District also operates Spring Grove Secondary (163 students). See the Spring Grove School District district page for the complete list.