- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Wing, MN
Twin Bluff School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Bluff School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273048001298
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Bluff School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Red Wing · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Bluff School has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Bluff School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Red Wing, MN.
School address
District: Red Wing Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273048001298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Twin Bluff School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 273048001298 · Red Wing, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 17.9:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Wing Senior High (762 students)
Twin Bluff School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Twin Bluff School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Wing Senio
Red Wing Senior High
762 students
- This school
Twin Bluff School
502 students
- Burnside Eleme
Burnside Elementary
493 students
- Sunnyside Elem 294
Sunnyside Elementary
294 students
- Colvill Family 79
Colvill Family Education Center
79 students
What this shows Twin Bluff School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Bluff School compares
Twin Bluff School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$15,657
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Twin Bluff School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Red Wing Public School District reports $15,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Bluff School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wing Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colvill Family Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Bluff School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Bluff School
How many students attend Twin Bluff School?
Twin Bluff School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Wing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Bluff School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Bluff School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin Bluff School?
30.5% of students at Twin Bluff School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Bluff School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Bluff School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Red Wing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Bluff School?
Twin Bluff School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
How does Twin Bluff School rank among elementary schools in Red Wing?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Bluff School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Red Wing, 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 Red Wing on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Wing Public School District?
Besides Twin Bluff School, Red Wing Public School District also operates Red Wing Senior High (762 students), Burnside Elementary (493 students), and Sunnyside Elementary (294 students). See the Red Wing Public School District district page for the complete list.