Enrollment
844
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakeville, MN
East Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273239004981
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lake Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239004981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lake Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lake Elementary School
East Lake Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lakeville, Minnesota, enrolling 844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.2% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 844 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 56/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside East Lake 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 East Lake Elementary School compares
East Lake 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 76% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 63.5%
Asian 10.0%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, East Lake 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 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes East Lake Elementary School.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 East Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Lake Elementary School
How many students attend East Lake Elementary School?
East Lake Elementary School has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakeville, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lake Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lake Elementary School?
10.2% of students at East Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Lake Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lake Elementary School?
East Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 East Lake Elementary School rank among schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lakeville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakeville on the city page.
Is East Lake Elementary School a good school?
East Lake Elementary School earns 56/100 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 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides East Lake Elementary School, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.
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