- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Harriet Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272124001861
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary ranks #11 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 272124001861 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 18.2:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 309
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
309 students
What this shows Lake Harriet Lower Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Harriet Lower Elementary compares
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Harriet Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Harriet Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
How many students attend Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
5.8% of students at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Harriet Lower Elementary is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Harriet Lower Elementary?
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lake Harriet Lower Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Harriet Lower Elementary ranks #11 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Lake Harriet Lower Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.