Enrollment
359
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crescent, MN
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Crescent-Hokah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271725000799
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in La Crescent · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent-Hokah Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN.
School address
District: La Crescent-Hokah School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271725000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Crescent-Hokah Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in La Crescent, Minnesota, enrolling 359 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
La Crescent-Hokah School District also operates La Crescent Senior High (328 students) and La Crescent-Hokah Middle School (311 students) alongside La Crescent-Hokah Elementary.
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 La Crescent-Hokah Elementary compares
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$13,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 91.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, La Crescent-Hokah Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crescent-Hokah School District, which includes La Crescent-Hokah Elementary.
$13,417
Per student
-12%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 61.2%
Federal 8.1%
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 La Crescent-Hokah Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Crescent-Hokah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crescent-Hokah Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
How many students attend La Crescent-Hokah Elementary?
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crescent, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent-Hokah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescent-Hokah Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 La Crescent-Hokah Elementary?
19.7% of students at La Crescent-Hokah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crescent-Hokah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Crescent-Hokah Elementary is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in La Crescent, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crescent-Hokah Elementary?
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 La Crescent-Hokah Elementary rank among public schools in La Crescent?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent-Hokah Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Crescent on the city page.
Is La Crescent-Hokah Elementary a good school?
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 La Crescent-Hokah School District?
Besides La Crescent-Hokah Elementary, La Crescent-Hokah School District also operates La Crescent Senior High (328 students) and La Crescent-Hokah Middle School (311 students). See the La Crescent-Hokah School District district page for the complete list.
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