How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lake Elmo Elementary | Rutherford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lake Elmo, MN | Stillwater, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 697 | 573 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.4% | 12.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lake Elmo Elementary | Rutherford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,764 | $15,764 |
| District | Stillwater Area Public Schools ISD 834 | Stillwater Area Public Schools ISD 834 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lake Elmo Elementary | Rutherford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.8% | 83.9% |
| African American | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 5.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lake Elmo Elementary | Rutherford Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.4% | 9.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.