Enrollment
298
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zumbrota, MN
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274573504730
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Zumbrota · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Zumbrota, MN.
School address
District: Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274573504730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Zumbrota, Minnesota, enrolling 298 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 298 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District also operates Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High (401 students) and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School (349 students) alongside Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School compares
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District, which includes Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School.
$13,519
Per student
-11%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School
How many students attend Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zumbrota, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School?
32.2% of students at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Zumbrota, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School rank among public schools in Zumbrota?
By Resource Investment Index, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Zumbrota, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Zumbrota on the city page.
Is Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School a good school?
Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District?
Besides Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School, Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District also operates Zumbrota-Mazeppa Senior High (401 students), Zumbrota-Mazeppa Elementary School (349 students), and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Middle School (194 students). See the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District district page for the complete list.
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