How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Turtle Lake Elementary | Valentine Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SHOREVIEW, MN | ARDEN HILLS, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 985 | 750 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.1% | 39.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Turtle Lake Elementary | Valentine Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,732 | $16,732 |
| District | MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Turtle Lake Elementary | Valentine Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 52.9% |
| African American | 3.4% | 17.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 11.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Turtle Lake Elementary | Valentine Hills Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 985:1 | 750:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.