- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shoreview, MN
Island Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Island Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272295001119
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Island Lake Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Shoreview · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Island Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Island Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Shoreview, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Island Lake Elementary held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 272295001119 · Shoreview, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 14.8:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Island Lake Elementary held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Island Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- Irondale Senio
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- Highview Middl
Highview Middle School
823 students
- This school
Island Lake Elementary
741 students
What this shows Island Lake Elementary reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Island Lake Elementary compares
Island 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
11.1%
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
$14,884
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Asian 12.7%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Island Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Island Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Island Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Island Lake Elementary
How many students attend Island Lake Elementary?
Island Lake Elementary has 741 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shoreview, MN. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Island Lake 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 Island Lake Elementary?
16.3% of students at Island Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Island Lake Elementary is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Shoreview, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island Lake Elementary?
Island Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Island Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shoreview?
By Resource Investment Index, Island Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Shoreview, 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 Shoreview on the city page.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Island Lake Elementary, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.