Enrollment
707
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Excelsior, MN
Excelsior Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271167000543
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Excelsior · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Excelsior, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167000543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Excelsior Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Excelsior Elementary
Excelsior Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Excelsior, Minnesota, enrolling 707 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 707 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 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 707 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students) and Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students) alongside Excelsior 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 Excelsior Elementary compares
Excelsior 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 29% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 707 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 72.7%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Excelsior Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnetonka Public School District, which includes Excelsior Elementary.
$14,080
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 Excelsior Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excelsior Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~707 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Elementary
How many students attend Excelsior Elementary?
Excelsior Elementary has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Excelsior, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Elementary is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Excelsior Elementary?
6.0% of students at Excelsior Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelsior Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Excelsior Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Excelsior, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Elementary?
Excelsior Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Excelsior Elementary rank among public schools in Excelsior?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Excelsior, 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 Excelsior on the city page.
Is Excelsior Elementary a good school?
Excelsior Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Excelsior Elementary, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students), and Minnetonka West Middle (1,297 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.
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