- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeville, MN
Lake Marion Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Marion Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271778002273
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Marion Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Marion Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Marion Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778002273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Lake Marion Elementary grew from 751 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 271778002273 · Lakeville, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 14.3:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Lake Marion Elementary grew from 751 students in 2022-23 to 790 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Marion Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- Lakeville Sout
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- Century Middle
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- This school 727
Lake Marion Elementary
727 students
What this shows Lake Marion Elementary reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Marion Elementary compares
Lake Marion 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,882
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 727 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 72.2%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Lake Marion Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Marion Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Marion Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Marion Elementary
How many students attend Lake Marion Elementary?
Lake Marion Elementary has 727 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Marion Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Marion Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Lake Marion Elementary?
21.6% of students at Lake Marion Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Marion Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Marion Elementary is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Marion Elementary?
Lake Marion Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Marion Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Marion Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Lake Marion Elementary, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.