Budd Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
87%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Budd Elementary School?
346 students attend Budd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Budd Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Budd Elementary School?
Budd Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Budd Elementary School offer ?
Budd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Budd Elementary School part of?
Budd Elementary School is part of Fairmont Area School District.
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