Enrollment
565
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maple Grove, MN
Elm Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elm Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520001939
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Creek Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Maple Grove · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520001939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Creek Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elm Creek Elementary
Elm Creek Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1130 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 students) alongside Elm Creek Elementary.
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 Elm Creek Elementary compares
Elm Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 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.
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 58.1%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Elm Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Elm Creek Elementary.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Elm Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Creek Elementary
How many students attend Elm Creek Elementary?
Elm Creek Elementary has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maple Grove, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Creek Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Creek Elementary?
31.9% of students at Elm Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elm Creek Elementary is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Maple Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Creek Elementary?
Elm Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elm Creek Elementary rank among schools in Maple Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maple Grove on the city page.
Is Elm Creek Elementary a good school?
Elm Creek Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Osseo Public School District?
Besides Elm Creek Elementary, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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