Enrollment
33
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crosslake, MN
Crosslake Community K-5 Online
Federal NCES profile for Crosslake Community K-5 Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270021805536Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosslake Community K-5 Online earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Crosslake · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosslake Community K-5 Online has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosslake Community K-5 Online ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Crosslake, MN.
School address
District: Crosslake Community Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270021805536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosslake Community K-5 Online compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crosslake Community K-5 Online
Crosslake Community K-5 Online is a higher-need, small charter elementary school in Crosslake, Minnesota, enrolling 33 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 70.0% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 33 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crosslake Community Charter School spends $12,031 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Crosslake Community Charter School also operates Crosslake Community 6-12 Online (311 students) and Crosslake Community Seat Based (150 students) alongside Crosslake Community K-5 Online.
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 Crosslake Community K-5 Online compares
Crosslake Community K-5 Online on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 64% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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 84.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Crosslake Community K-5 Online is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crosslake Community Charter School, which includes Crosslake Community K-5 Online.
$12,031
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 90.4%
Federal 6.5%
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 Crosslake Community K-5 Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslake Community 6-12 Online | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crosslake Community Seat Based | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosslake Community K-5 Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~33 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crosslake Community K-5 Online
How many students attend Crosslake Community K-5 Online?
Crosslake Community K-5 Online has 33 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crosslake, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosslake Community K-5 Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosslake Community K-5 Online is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crosslake Community K-5 Online?
70.0% of students at Crosslake Community K-5 Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosslake Community K-5 Online?
The largest demographic group at Crosslake Community K-5 Online is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Crosslake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosslake Community K-5 Online?
Crosslake Community K-5 Online has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crosslake Community K-5 Online rank among public schools in Crosslake?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosslake Community K-5 Online ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Crosslake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crosslake on the city page.
Is Crosslake Community K-5 Online a good school?
Crosslake Community K-5 Online earns 32/100 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 Crosslake Community Charter School?
Besides Crosslake Community K-5 Online, Crosslake Community Charter School also operates Crosslake Community 6-12 Online (311 students) and Crosslake Community Seat Based (150 students). See the Crosslake Community Charter School district page for the complete list.
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