At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
460
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
63%+13.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
SOUTHGATE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 1–4 in AUSTIN, Minnesota. The school enrolls 460 students. It is part of the AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 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
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–4
DistrictAUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27099
CityAUSTIN
ZIP55912
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270345002230
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment460
White49.4%
Hispanic / Latino29.4%
Black / African American6.7%
Asian11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
49.4%
Hispanic
29.4%
Black
6.7%
Asian
11.3%
Two+
2.4%
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.