- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savage, MN
Glendale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glendale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273006002679
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glendale Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006002679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Glendale Elementary held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 273006002679 · Savage, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.5:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
Glendale Elementary held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Glendale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prior Lake Hig
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- Prior Lake-Sav
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- This school 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- Westwood Eleme 505
Westwood Elementary
505 students
What this shows Glendale Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale Elementary compares
Glendale Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Glendale Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glendale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale Elementary
How many students attend Glendale Elementary?
Glendale Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savage, MN. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Glendale Elementary?
22.9% of students at Glendale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glendale Elementary is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Savage, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale Elementary?
Glendale 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 Glendale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Savage, 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 Savage on the city page.
What other schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides Glendale Elementary, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), and Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.