Enrollment
498
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aquila Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aquila Elementary
Aquila Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, enrolling 498 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #33, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students) and St. Louis Park Middle School (965 students) alongside Aquila Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aquila Elementary compares
Aquila Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis Park Public School Dist., which includes Aquila Elementary.
$16,216
Per student
+6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aquila Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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