- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perham, MN
Heart of the Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heart of the Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272823001247
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heart of the Lake Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Perham · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heart of the Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heart of the Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Perham, MN.
School address
District: Perham-Dent Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272823001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Heart of the Lake Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 272823001247 · Perham, MN Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Perham Senior High (529 students)
Heart of the Lake Elementary held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Heart of the Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Heart of the Lake Elementary
578 students
- Perham Senior
Perham Senior High
529 students
- Prairie Wind M
Prairie Wind Middle
526 students
- Perham Area Le 38
Perham Area Learning Center
38 students
What this shows Heart of the Lake Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heart of the Lake Elementary compares
Heart of the Lake 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,316
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 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Heart of the Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Perham-Dent Public School District reports $13,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heart of the Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perham Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Prairie Wind Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perham Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heart of the Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heart of the Lake Elementary
How many students attend Heart of the Lake Elementary?
Heart of the Lake Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perham, MN. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heart of the Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heart of the Lake Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Heart of the Lake Elementary?
36.7% of students at Heart of the Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heart of the Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heart of the Lake Elementary is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Perham, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heart of the Lake Elementary?
Heart of the Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Heart of the Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Perham?
By Resource Investment Index, Heart of the Lake Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Perham, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Perham-Dent Public School District?
Besides Heart of the Lake Elementary, Perham-Dent Public School District also operates Perham Senior High (529 students), Prairie Wind Middle (526 students), and Perham Area Learning Center (38 students). See the Perham-Dent Public School District district page for the complete list.