Enrollment
625
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shakopee, MN
Eagle Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273300003719
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Creek Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Shakopee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Shakopee, MN.
School address
District: Shakopee Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273300003719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Creek Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Creek Elementary School
Eagle Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shakopee, Minnesota, enrolling 625 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.9% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 625 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Shakopee Public School District spends $12,044 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students) and Shakopee West Middle School (899 students) alongside Eagle Creek Elementary School.
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 Eagle Creek Elementary School compares
Eagle Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 21% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$12,044
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 14.9%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Eagle Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shakopee Public School District, which includes Eagle Creek Elementary School.
$12,044
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 62.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 Eagle Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shakopee East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweeney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~625 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Eagle Creek Elementary School?
Eagle Creek Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shakopee, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Creek Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Eagle Creek Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Eagle Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Creek Elementary School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Shakopee, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Creek Elementary School?
Eagle Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Eagle Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shakopee?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Shakopee, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shakopee on the city page.
Is Eagle Creek Elementary School a good school?
Eagle Creek Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Shakopee Public School District?
Besides Eagle Creek Elementary School, Shakopee Public School District also operates Shakopee High School (2,823 students), Shakopee West Middle School (899 students), and Shakopee East Middle School (828 students). See the Shakopee Public School District district page for the complete list.
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