Enrollment
29
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elementary Lighthouse compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elementary Lighthouse
Elementary Lighthouse is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, enrolling 29 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 29 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Spring Lake Park Public Schools spends $12,167 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students) and Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students) alongside Elementary Lighthouse.
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 Elementary Lighthouse compares
Elementary Lighthouse on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,167
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Lake Park Public Schools, which includes Elementary Lighthouse.
$12,167
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~29 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elementary Lighthouse a good school?
Elementary Lighthouse earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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