- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, MN
Sumner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sumner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270345000156
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumner Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, MN.
School address
District: Austin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270345000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sumner Elementary held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 270345000156 · Austin, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 15.5:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin Senior High (1,485 students)
Sumner Elementary held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sumner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin Senior
Austin Senior High
1,485 students
- Ellis Middle
Ellis Middle
726 students
- I.J. Holton In
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
712 students
- Banfield Eleme 574
Banfield Elementary
574 students
- Southgate Elem 539
Southgate Elementary
539 students
- This school 387
Sumner Elementary
387 students
What this shows Sumner Elementary reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumner Elementary compares
Sumner 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$15,309
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 22.2%
African American 14.0%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Sumner Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Public School District reports $15,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| I.J. Holton Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southgate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumner Elementary
How many students attend Sumner Elementary?
Sumner Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Sumner Elementary?
72.3% of students at Sumner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sumner Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Austin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner Elementary?
Sumner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Sumner Elementary rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Public School District?
Besides Sumner Elementary, Austin Public School District also operates Austin Senior High (1,485 students), Ellis Middle (726 students), and I.J. Holton Intermediate School (712 students). See the Austin Public School District district page for the complete list.