- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wells, MN
United South Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for United South Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000501769
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United South Central Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 420
- students enrolled
United South Central Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: United South Central Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000501769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
United South Central Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270000501769 · Wells, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 13.5:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: United South Central High School (343 students)
United South Central Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How United South Central Elementary compares
United South Central 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 41% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,127
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
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, United South Central Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for United South Central Schools reports $14,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How United South Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United South Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to United South Central 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about United South Central Elementary
How many students attend United South Central Elementary?
United South Central Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wells, MN. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at United South Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at United South Central Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 United South Central Elementary?
43.1% of students at United South Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United South Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at United South Central Elementary is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Wells, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United South Central Elementary?
United South Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in United South Central Schools?
Besides United South Central Elementary, United South Central Schools also operates United South Central High School (343 students). See the United South Central Schools district page for the complete list.