- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Elmo, MN
Lake Elmo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Elmo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273819001656
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Elmo Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Elmo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Elmo Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elmo Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Elmo, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lake Elmo Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 273819001656 · Lake Elmo, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 15.8:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
Lake Elmo Elementary held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Elmo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- This school 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- Rutherford Ele 573
Rutherford Elementary
573 students
What this shows Lake Elmo Elementary reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Elmo Elementary compares
Lake Elmo 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$15,764
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
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.3%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Lake Elmo Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Elmo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Elmo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Elmo Elementary
How many students attend Lake Elmo Elementary?
Lake Elmo Elementary has 697 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Elmo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elmo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elmo Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Elmo Elementary?
23.4% of students at Lake Elmo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Elmo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Elmo Elementary is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Lake Elmo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Elmo Elementary?
Lake Elmo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lake Elmo Elementary rank among public schools in Lake Elmo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elmo Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Elmo, 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 Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Lake Elmo Elementary, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.