- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watkins, MN
Watkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Watkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271119002657
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watkins Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 60
- students enrolled
Watkins Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eden Valley-Watkins School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271119002657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Watkins Elementary grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 271119002657 · Watkins, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 12:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Eden Valley Secondary (425 students)
Watkins Elementary grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Watkins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eden Valley Se
Eden Valley Secondary
425 students
- Eden Valley El
Eden Valley Elementary
383 students
- This school 60
Watkins Elementary
60 students
What this shows Watkins Elementary reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watkins Elementary compares
Watkins Elementary is a growing 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 39% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 96.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Watkins Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Eden Valley-Watkins School District reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eden Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watkins Elementary
How many students attend Watkins Elementary?
Watkins Elementary has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watkins, MN. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkins Elementary is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Watkins Elementary?
26.3% of students at Watkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Watkins Elementary is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Watkins, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watkins Elementary?
Watkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Eden Valley-Watkins School District?
Besides Watkins Elementary, Eden Valley-Watkins School District also operates Eden Valley Secondary (425 students) and Eden Valley Elementary (383 students). See the Eden Valley-Watkins School District district page for the complete list.