- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waubun, MN
Waubun Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waubun Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274212001755
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waubun Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waubun · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waubun Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waubun Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waubun, MN.
School address
District: Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 274212001755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Waubun Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 274212001755 · Waubun, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 11.6:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Waubun Secondary (283 students)
Waubun Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Waubun Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waubun Seconda
Waubun Secondary
283 students
- Ogema Elementa
Ogema Elementary
251 students
- This school
Waubun Elementary
162 students
- Waubun Alc 31
Waubun Alc
31 students
What this shows Waubun Elementary reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waubun Elementary compares
Waubun 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 27% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$16,891
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 84.0%
White 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Waubun Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools reports $16,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waubun Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waubun Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ogema Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubun Alc | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Waubun Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waubun Elementary
How many students attend Waubun Elementary?
Waubun Elementary has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waubun, MN. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waubun Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waubun Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Waubun Elementary?
65.7% of students at Waubun Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waubun Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waubun Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 84.0% of enrollment, in Waubun, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waubun Elementary?
Waubun Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Waubun Elementary rank among public schools in Waubun?
By Resource Investment Index, Waubun Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waubun, 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 Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools?
Besides Waubun Elementary, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools also operates Waubun Secondary (283 students), Ogema Elementary (251 students), and Waubun Alc (31 students). See the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools district page for the complete list.