At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
512
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
48%+0.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
MELROSE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in MELROSE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 512 students. It is part of the MELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictMELROSE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27145
CityMELROSE
ZIP56352
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID272055000911
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment512
White60.5%
Hispanic / Latino38.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
60.5%
Hispanic
38.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.