- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savage, MN
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273006005244
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006005244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 273006005244 · Savage, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 17.8:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School 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
- This school 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- Westwood Eleme 505
Westwood Elementary
505 students
What this shows Hamilton Ridge Elementary School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Ridge Elementary School compares
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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
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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.3%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Hamilton Ridge Elementary School 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 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School 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 |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Ridge Elementary School'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
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savage, MN. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Savage, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Ridge Elementary School?
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 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 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), and Redtail Ridge Elementary School (556 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.