Enrollment
193
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 272520001210
Crest View Elementary — Brooklyn Park, MN
Federal NCES profile for Crest View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crest View Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crest View Elementary reports 193 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 49% above the Minnesota average and 23% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 193 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Osseo Public School District spends $18,446 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.9% from local sources (property taxes), 59.2% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crest View Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 49% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 49% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
61.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,446
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 193 Top 43% in Minnesota — larger than 57% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.6% +49% vs state
NCES ID 272520001210
Student demographics
African American 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 6.2%
White 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 53.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 193:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Crest View Elementary.
$18,446
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Crest View Elementary
How many students attend Crest View Elementary?
Crest View Elementary has 193 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN PARK, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest View Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crest View Elementary?
63.6% of students at Crest View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crest View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crest View Elementary is African American at 53.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN PARK, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crest View Elementary?
Crest View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.