At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
New York Mills Elementary: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about New York Mills Elementary
New York Mills Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in New York Mills. It is one of 2 current school records connected to New York Mills Public School Dist.. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.7%) and multiracial (4.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking New York Mills Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.7%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New York Mills Public School Dist.
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near New York Mills Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Mills Secondary High · New York Mills Public School Dist. | 07–12 | 362 | under 0.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New York Mills Elementary
What grades does New York Mills Elementary serve?
New York Mills Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York Mills Public School Dist..
How many students attend New York Mills Elementary?
New York Mills Elementary reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New York Mills Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 460 students and 29.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New York Mills Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
New York Mills Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York Mills Public School Dist. attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New York Mills Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New York Mills Elementary in?
New York Mills Elementary is part of New York Mills Public School Dist., based in New York Mills, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New York Mills Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New York Mills Secondary (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.