- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waconia, MN
Bayview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bayview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274146003065
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayview Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Waconia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waconia, MN.
School address
District: Waconia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274146003065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bayview Elementary held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 274146003065 · Waconia, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 15.1:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waconia High School (1,335 students)
Bayview Elementary held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bayview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waconia High S
Waconia High School
1,335 students
- Waconia Middle
Waconia Middle School
885 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
544 students
- This school 530
Bayview Elementary
530 students
- Laketown Eleme 530
Laketown Elementary
530 students
- Early Childhoo 67
Early Childhood Special Education
67 students
What this shows Bayview Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayview Elementary compares
Bayview Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Bayview Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waconia Public School District reports $13,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waconia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laketown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayview Elementary
How many students attend Bayview Elementary?
Bayview Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waconia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayview Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Bayview Elementary?
12.6% of students at Bayview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bayview Elementary is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Waconia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayview Elementary?
Bayview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Waconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waconia, 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 Waconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Waconia Public School District?
Besides Bayview Elementary, Waconia Public School District also operates Waconia High School (1,335 students), Waconia Middle School (885 students), and Southview Elementary (544 students). See the Waconia Public School District district page for the complete list.