Enrollment
465
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Lake Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Lake Elementary
Glen Lake Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 465 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 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students) and Hopkins North Junior High (866 students) alongside Glen Lake 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 Glen Lake Elementary compares
Glen Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,659
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins Public School District, which includes Glen Lake Elementary.
$15,659
Per student
+3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 46.2%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~465 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glen Lake Elementary a good school?
Glen Lake Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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