- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minnetonka, MN
Groveland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Groveland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271167000544
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groveland Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Groveland Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groveland Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Groveland Elementary held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 271167000544 · Minnetonka, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 14.8:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students)
Groveland Elementary held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Groveland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnetonka Sen
Minnetonka Senior High
3,514 students
- Minnetonka Eas 1,320
Minnetonka East Middle
1,320 students
- Minnetonka Wes 1,297
Minnetonka West Middle
1,297 students
- Scenic Heights 930
Scenic Heights Elementary
930 students
- This school 903
Groveland Elementary
903 students
- Minnewashta El 880
Minnewashta Elementary
880 students
What this shows Groveland Elementary reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Groveland Elementary compares
Groveland 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 89% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$14,594
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Groveland Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minnetonka Public School District reports $14,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Groveland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scenic Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnewashta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groveland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Groveland Elementary
How many students attend Groveland Elementary?
Groveland Elementary has 903 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveland Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Groveland Elementary?
4.7% of students at Groveland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groveland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Groveland Elementary is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveland Elementary?
Groveland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Groveland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Groveland Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Groveland Elementary, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students), and Minnetonka West Middle (1,297 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.