Enrollment
849
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minnetonka, MN
Clear Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clear Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271167000541
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Springs Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Springs Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Springs Elementary
Clear Springs Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 849 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 92% of state schools at 849 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students) and Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students) alongside Clear Springs 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 Clear Springs Elementary compares
Clear Springs 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 | 9.7% | ▼ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
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
20.7%
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
$14,080
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
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.
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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.4%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Clear Springs Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnetonka Public School District, which includes Clear Springs Elementary.
$14,080
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 Clear Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- 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 (~849 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Springs Elementary
How many students attend Clear Springs Elementary?
Clear Springs Elementary has 849 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Springs 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 Clear Springs Elementary?
9.7% of students at Clear Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clear Springs Elementary is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Springs Elementary?
Clear Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Clear Springs Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Springs Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka on the city page.
Is Clear Springs Elementary a good school?
Clear Springs Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Clear Springs Elementary, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students), and Minnetonka West Middle (1,297 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.
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