- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Truman, MN
Truman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Truman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274068001692
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Truman Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Truman Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274068001692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Truman Elementary shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 274068001692 · Truman, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 15.1:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman Secondary (93 students)
Truman Elementary shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Truman Elementary compares
Truman 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$18,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 84.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Truman Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Truman Public School District reports $18,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman 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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Elementary
How many students attend Truman Elementary?
Truman Elementary has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Truman, MN. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Truman Elementary?
53.8% of students at Truman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Truman Elementary is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Truman, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Elementary?
Truman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Truman Public School District?
Besides Truman Elementary, Truman Public School District also operates Truman Secondary (93 students). See the Truman Public School District district page for the complete list.