- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetonka, MN
Glen Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glen Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271426001881
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Lake Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Lake Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Glen Lake Elementary shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 271426001881 · Minnetonka, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 16:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students)
Glen Lake Elementary shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Glen Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Senior
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- Meadowbrook El 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- Hopkins West J 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- L.H. Tanglen E 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- This school 465
Glen Lake Elementary
465 students
What this shows Glen Lake Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Lake Elementary compares
Glen Lake Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Glen Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glen Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins North Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Lake Elementary
How many students attend Glen Lake Elementary?
Glen Lake Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Lake Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Lake Elementary?
24.0% of students at Glen Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glen Lake Elementary is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Lake Elementary?
Glen Lake 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 Glen Lake Elementary rank among schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Lake Elementary ranks #8 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides Glen Lake Elementary, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), and Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.