- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chisago City, MN
Chisago Lakes El.
Federal NCES profile for Chisago Lakes El., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001700352
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisago Lakes El. earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Chisago City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisago Lakes El. has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes El. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chisago City, MN.
School address
District: Chisago Lakes School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001700352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Chisago Lakes El. held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 270001700352 · Chisago City, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 13.3:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students)
Chisago Lakes El. held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chisago Lakes El. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Senior High
1,053 students
- Lakeside El.
Lakeside El.
804 students
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Middle
742 students
- This school 347
Chisago Lakes El.
347 students
- Taylors Falls 329
Taylors Falls Elementary
329 students
- Chisago Lakes 41
Chisago Lakes Family Center
41 students
What this shows Chisago Lakes El. reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisago Lakes El. compares
Chisago Lakes El. 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,275
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Chisago Lakes El. is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Chisago Lakes School District reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisago Lakes El. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside El. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylors Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Family Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisago Lakes El.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisago Lakes El.
How many students attend Chisago Lakes El.?
Chisago Lakes El. has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chisago City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes El.?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes El. is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Chisago Lakes El.?
19.3% of students at Chisago Lakes El. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisago Lakes El.?
The largest demographic group at Chisago Lakes El. is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Chisago City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisago Lakes El.?
Chisago Lakes El. has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Chisago Lakes El. rank among public schools in Chisago City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes El. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Chisago City, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chisago Lakes School District?
Besides Chisago Lakes El., Chisago Lakes School District also operates Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students), Lakeside El. (804 students), and Chisago Lakes Middle (742 students). See the Chisago Lakes School District district page for the complete list.