- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Elm Creek Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 272520001939 · Maple Grove, MN Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 17.7:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students)
Elm Creek Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Elm Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Grove Se
Maple Grove Senior High
2,453 students
- Osseo Senior H
Osseo Senior High
2,289 students
- Park Center Ib
Park Center Ib World School
2,061 students
- Maple Grove Mi
Maple Grove Middle School
1,598 students
- Osseo Middle S
Osseo Middle School
1,128 students
- This school 565
Elm Creek Elementary
565 students
What this shows Elm Creek Elementary reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elm Creek Elementary compares
Elm Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Osseo Public School District reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,289
- 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
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 (~565 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.