- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 271725000799 · La Crescent, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 11.2:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: La Crescent Senior High (328 students)
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
359 students
- La Crescent Se
La Crescent Senior High
328 students
- La Crescent-Ho
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
311 students
What this shows La Crescent-Hokah Elementary reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Crescent-Hokah Elementary compares
La Crescent-Hokah 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,823
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
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.
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
District finance for La Crescent-Hokah School District reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.