At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
79
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
57%+7.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
CLIMAX ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in CLIMAX, Minnesota. The school enrolls 79 students. It is part of the CLIMAX-SHELLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
79 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCLIMAX-SHELLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County27119
CityCLIMAX
ZIP56523
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270936000377
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment79
White70.8%
Hispanic / Latino20.8%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.2%
Two or More Races2.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
70.8%
Hispanic
20.8%
Asian
2.1%
Two+
2.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.