- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Louis Park, MN
Aquila Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aquila Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273378001525
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aquila Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Saint Louis Park · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aquila Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aquila Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Louis Park, MN.
School address
District: St. Louis Park Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 273378001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Aquila Elementary shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 273378001525 · Saint Louis Park, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.6:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students)
Aquila Elementary shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 34.5 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Aquila Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Senior High
1,397 students
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Middle School
965 students
- Park Spanish I 533
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary
533 students
- This school 498
Aquila Elementary
498 students
- Susan Lindgren 457
Susan Lindgren Elementary
457 students
- Peter Hobart E 435
Peter Hobart Elementary
435 students
What this shows Aquila Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aquila Elementary compares
Aquila Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Aquila Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis Park Public School Dist. reports $16,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aquila Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Louis Park Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Spanish Immersion Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan Lindgren Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Hobart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aquila Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aquila Elementary
How many students attend Aquila Elementary?
Aquila Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Louis Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquila Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquila Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aquila Elementary?
44.5% of students at Aquila Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aquila Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aquila Elementary is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Saint Louis Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aquila Elementary?
Aquila Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aquila Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Louis Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Aquila Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Louis Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Louis Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Park Public School Dist.?
Besides Aquila Elementary, St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students), St. Louis Park Middle School (965 students), and Park Spanish Immersion Elementary (533 students). See the St. Louis Park Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.