- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chisholm, MN
Vaughan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vaughan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270891000360
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vaughan Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chisholm · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vaughan Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vaughan Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chisholm, MN.
School address
District: Chisholm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270891000360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Vaughan Elementary held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270891000360 · Chisholm, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 13.8:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisholm Secondary (291 students)
Vaughan Elementary held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Vaughan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisholm Secon
Chisholm Secondary
291 students
- This school
Vaughan Elementary
207 students
- Chisholm Eleme
Chisholm Elementary
142 students
What this shows Vaughan Elementary reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vaughan Elementary compares
Vaughan 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▲ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$14,145
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
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 83.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Vaughan Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chisholm Public School District reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vaughan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vaughan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vaughan Elementary
How many students attend Vaughan Elementary?
Vaughan Elementary has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chisholm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Vaughan Elementary?
52.3% of students at Vaughan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vaughan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vaughan Elementary is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Chisholm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vaughan Elementary?
Vaughan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Vaughan Elementary rank among public schools in Chisholm?
By Resource Investment Index, Vaughan Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chisholm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chisholm Public School District?
Besides Vaughan Elementary, Chisholm Public School District also operates Chisholm Secondary (291 students) and Chisholm Elementary (142 students). See the Chisholm Public School District district page for the complete list.