- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silver Bay, MN
William Kelley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Kelley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274074001698
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Kelley Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 143
- students enrolled
William Kelley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lake Superior Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 274074001698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
William Kelley Elementary shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 274074001698 · Silver Bay, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 10.2:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Harbors Secondary (597 students)
William Kelley Elementary shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
William Kelley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Harbors Se
Two Harbors Secondary
597 students
- Minnehaha Elem
Minnehaha Elementary
367 students
- Wm. M. Kelley 179
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
179 students
- This school 143
William Kelley Elementary
143 students
What this shows William Kelley Elementary reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Kelley Elementary compares
William Kelley Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 19% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$15,324
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
Counselors0.5 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 88.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, William Kelley Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lake Superior Public School Dist. reports $15,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Kelley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Harbors Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnehaha Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm. M. Kelley Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Kelley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about William Kelley Elementary
How many students attend William Kelley Elementary?
William Kelley Elementary has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silver Bay, MN. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Kelley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Kelley Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% 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 William Kelley Elementary?
32.9% of students at William Kelley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Kelley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Kelley Elementary is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Silver Bay, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Kelley Elementary?
William Kelley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Lake Superior Public School Dist.?
Besides William Kelley Elementary, Lake Superior Public School Dist. also operates Two Harbors Secondary (597 students), Minnehaha Elementary (367 students), and Wm. M. Kelley Secondary (179 students). See the Lake Superior Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.