Enrollment
586
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Ridge Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Savage, Minnesota, enrolling 586 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 586 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 383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 47/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools spends $12,069 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students) and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students) alongside Hamilton Ridge Elementary School.
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 Hamilton Ridge Elementary School compares
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 71.3%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, which includes Hamilton Ridge Elementary School.
$12,069
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hamilton Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. 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 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.
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