At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
539
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
56%+7.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
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 539 students. It is part of the AUSTIN 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
13.6:1 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 Enrollment539
White44.9%
Hispanic / Latino29.7%
Black / African American4.8%
Asian14.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
44.9%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
4.8%
Asian
14.1%
Two+
4.1%
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.