- Enrollment
- 2,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eden Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271422002197
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eden Lake Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Eden Prairie · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eden Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN.
School address
District: Eden Prairie Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271422002197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Eden Lake Elementary shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 271422002197 · Eden Prairie, MN Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 15:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students)
Eden Lake Elementary shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Eden Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eden Prairie S
Eden Prairie Senior High
2,844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,860 students
- Eagle Heights 759
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
759 students
- Oak Point Elem 684
Oak Point Elementary
684 students
- This school 658
Eden Lake Elementary
658 students
- Prairie View E 628
Prairie View Elementary
628 students
What this shows Eden Lake Elementary reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eden Lake Elementary compares
Eden Lake Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 23.4%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Eden Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eden Prairie Public School District reports $15,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eden Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eden Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,860
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eden Lake Elementary
How many students attend Eden Lake Elementary?
Eden Lake Elementary has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden Prairie, MN. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Lake Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Eden Lake Elementary?
36.2% of students at Eden Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eden Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eden Lake Elementary is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Eden Prairie, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eden Lake Elementary?
Eden Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eden Lake Elementary rank among schools in Eden Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Eden Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eden Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Eden Prairie Public School District?
Besides Eden Lake Elementary, Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students), Central Middle School (1,860 students), and Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (759 students). See the Eden Prairie Public School District district page for the complete list.