- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prior Lake, MN
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood
Federal NCES profile for La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273006003449
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Prior Lake · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 10.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Prior Lake, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006003449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 273006003449 · Prior Lake, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 20.1:1 · 10.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prior Lake Hig
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- Prior Lake-Sav
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- This school 463
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood
463 students
What this shows La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood compares
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.4% | ▼ 76% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$13,012
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
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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood
How many students attend La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prior Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
The student-teacher ratio at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is 20.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
10.4% of students at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
The largest demographic group at La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Prior Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood?
La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Ola Del Lago at Grainwood rank among elementary schools in Prior Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides La Ola Del Lago at Grainwood, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), and Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.