Enrollment
442
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falcon Heights, MN
Falcon Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273243002186
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Heights Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 442
- students enrolled
Falcon Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Roseville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273243002186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falcon Heights Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falcon Heights Elementary
Falcon Heights Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, enrolling 442 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 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 442 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 457 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #177.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students) and Roseville Area Middle (853 students) alongside Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights Elementary compares
Falcon Heights 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 | 24.1% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
29.0%
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
$15,642
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 66.3%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Falcon Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville Public School District, which includes Falcon Heights Elementary.
$15,642
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.1%
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 Falcon Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville Area Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Area Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Center School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Canada Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brimhall Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Falcon Heights Elementary
How many students attend Falcon Heights Elementary?
Falcon Heights Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falcon Heights, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Heights 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 Falcon Heights Elementary?
24.1% of students at Falcon Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Heights Elementary is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Falcon Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Heights Elementary?
Falcon Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
Is Falcon Heights Elementary a good school?
Falcon Heights Elementary earns 42/100 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 Roseville Public School District?
Besides Falcon Heights Elementary, Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students), Roseville Area Middle (853 students), and Parkview Center School (718 students). See the Roseville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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