- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagan, MN
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273239000512
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Eagan · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 273239000512 · Eagan, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 15:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school 707
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
707 students
What this shows Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science compares
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 43% | 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
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 54% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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 41.2%
Asian 19.4%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
How many students attend Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagan, MN. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
24.2% of students at Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Eagan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science rank among elementary schools in Eagan?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eagan on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.