- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Upsala, MN
Upsala Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Upsala Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274086001708
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upsala Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 181
- students enrolled
Upsala Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Upsala Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274086001708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Upsala Elementary held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 274086001708 · Upsala, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 10.6:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Upsala Secondary (146 students)
Upsala Elementary held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Upsala Elementary compares
Upsala 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,598
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Upsala Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Upsala Public School District reports $16,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upsala Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upsala Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upsala 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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upsala Elementary
How many students attend Upsala Elementary?
Upsala Elementary has 181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Upsala, MN. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upsala Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upsala Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Upsala Elementary?
28.1% of students at Upsala Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upsala Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Upsala Elementary is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Upsala, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upsala Elementary?
Upsala Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Upsala Public School District?
Besides Upsala Elementary, Upsala Public School District also operates Upsala Secondary (146 students). See the Upsala Public School District district page for the complete list.