- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carver, MN
Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270819005049
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 782
- students enrolled
Carver Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819005049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Carver Elementary School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 270819005049 · Carver, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 17:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Carver Elementary School held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaska High Sc
Chaska High School
1,495 students
- Chanhassen Hig
Chanhassen High School
1,385 students
- This school
Carver Elementary School
782 students
- Victoria Eleme
Victoria Elementary
670 students
- Clover Ridge E
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- Chaska Middle
Chaska Middle School West
615 students
What this shows Carver Elementary School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Elementary School compares
Carver Elementary School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,958
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Carver Elementary School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastern Carver County Public School reports $13,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chanhassen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaska Middle School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Elementary School
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has 782 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carver, MN. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carver Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Carver, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Carver Elementary School, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), and Victoria Elementary (670 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.