- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring Lake Park, MN
Elementary Lighthouse
Federal NCES profile for Elementary Lighthouse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273333004657
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary Lighthouse earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Spring Lake Park · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elementary Lighthouse has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary Lighthouse ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake Park, MN.
School address
District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273333004657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Elementary Lighthouse grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+54.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 273333004657 · Spring Lake Park, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students)
Elementary Lighthouse grew from 24 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+54.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Elementary Lighthouse in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Pa
Spring Lake Park Senior High
1,909 students
- Westwood Inter
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
1,646 students
- Centerview Ele 685
Centerview Elementary
685 students
- Woodcrest El. 558
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
558 students
- Park Terrace E 532
Park Terrace Elementary
532 students
- This school 29
Elementary Lighthouse
29 students
What this shows Elementary Lighthouse reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary Lighthouse compares
Elementary Lighthouse is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$12,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Two or More 17.2%
Asian 10.3%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Elementary Lighthouse is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Lake Park Public Schools reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary Lighthouse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Terrace Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary Lighthouse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elementary Lighthouse
How many students attend Elementary Lighthouse?
Elementary Lighthouse has 29 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring Lake Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 24 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary Lighthouse?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary Lighthouse is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Elementary Lighthouse?
12.5% of students at Elementary Lighthouse are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary Lighthouse?
The largest demographic group at Elementary Lighthouse is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Spring Lake Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary Lighthouse?
Elementary Lighthouse has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Elementary Lighthouse rank among public schools in Spring Lake Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Elementary Lighthouse ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake Park, 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 Spring Lake Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Besides Elementary Lighthouse, Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students), Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students), and Centerview Elementary (685 students). See the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.