Enrollment
722
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, MN
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Park Elementary Stem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273239001374
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School 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 6
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Elementary Stem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239001374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Park Elementary Stem School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Park Elementary Stem School
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School is a large elementary school in Apple Valley, Minnesota, enrolling 722 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.2% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 722 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 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside Cedar Park Elementary Stem School.
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 Cedar Park Elementary Stem School compares
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 30.6%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Cedar Park Elementary Stem School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes Cedar Park Elementary Stem School.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Cedar Park Elementary Stem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Park Elementary Stem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~722 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Park Elementary Stem School
How many students attend Cedar Park Elementary Stem School?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School has 722 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Elementary Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Park Elementary Stem School is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Cedar Park Elementary Stem School?
39.2% of students at Cedar Park Elementary Stem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Park Elementary Stem School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Park Elementary Stem School is White at 30.6% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Park Elementary Stem School?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School 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 Cedar Park Elementary Stem School rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Park Elementary Stem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley on the city page.
Is Cedar Park Elementary Stem School a good school?
Cedar Park Elementary Stem School 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 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Cedar Park Elementary Stem School, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.
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