- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staples, MN
Staples-Motley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Staples-Motley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273390001643
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staples-Motley Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Staples · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Staples-Motley Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staples-Motley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Staples, MN.
School address
District: Staples-Motley School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273390001643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Staples-Motley Elementary shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 273390001643 · Staples, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.8:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Staples-Motley Senior High (309 students)
Staples-Motley Elementary shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Staples-Motley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staples-Motley
Staples-Motley Senior High
309 students
- This school
Staples-Motley Elementary
308 students
- Motley-Staples
Motley-Staples Middle School
284 students
What this shows Staples-Motley Elementary reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staples-Motley Elementary compares
Staples-Motley 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Staples-Motley Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Staples-Motley School District reports $13,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staples-Motley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples-Motley Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Motley-Staples Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staples-Motley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Staples-Motley Elementary
How many students attend Staples-Motley Elementary?
Staples-Motley Elementary has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staples, MN. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staples-Motley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Staples-Motley Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Staples-Motley Elementary?
50.8% of students at Staples-Motley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staples-Motley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Staples-Motley Elementary is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Staples, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staples-Motley Elementary?
Staples-Motley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Staples-Motley Elementary rank among public schools in Staples?
By Resource Investment Index, Staples-Motley Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Staples, 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 Staples-Motley School District?
Besides Staples-Motley Elementary, Staples-Motley School District also operates Staples-Motley Senior High (309 students) and Motley-Staples Middle School (284 students). See the Staples-Motley School District district page for the complete list.