Enrollment
150
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crosslake, MN
Crosslake Community Seat Based
Federal NCES profile for Crosslake Community Seat Based, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270021803475Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosslake Community Seat Based earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Crosslake · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosslake Community Seat Based has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosslake Community Seat Based ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crosslake, MN.
School address
District: Crosslake Community Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270021803475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosslake Community Seat Based compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crosslake Community Seat Based
Crosslake Community Seat Based is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Crosslake, Minnesota, enrolling 150 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 150 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% 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 K-5 Online (33 students) alongside Crosslake Community Seat Based.
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 Seat Based compares
Crosslake Community Seat Based on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
Counselors0.0 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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Crosslake Community Seat Based 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 Seat Based.
$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 Seat Based Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslake Community 6-12 Online | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crosslake Community K-5 Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosslake Community Seat Based'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
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~150 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crosslake Community Seat Based
How many students attend Crosslake Community Seat Based?
Crosslake Community Seat Based has 150 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crosslake, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosslake Community Seat Based?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosslake Community Seat Based is 10.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Crosslake Community Seat Based?
31.9% of students at Crosslake Community Seat Based are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosslake Community Seat Based?
The largest demographic group at Crosslake Community Seat Based is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Crosslake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosslake Community Seat Based?
Crosslake Community Seat Based has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Crosslake Community Seat Based rank among public schools in Crosslake?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosslake Community Seat Based ranks #1 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 Seat Based a good school?
Crosslake Community Seat Based earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. 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 Seat Based, Crosslake Community Charter School also operates Crosslake Community 6-12 Online (311 students) and Crosslake Community K-5 Online (33 students). See the Crosslake Community Charter School district page for the complete list.
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