- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272124005514
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #32 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary ranks #32 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124005514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 272124005514 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 18.4:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin 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 349
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary
349 students
What this shows Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary compares
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.8 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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary is more 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 Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Similar 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 Nokomis Keewaydin 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary
How many students attend Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary?
27.0% of students at Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary ranks #32 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 Nokomis Keewaydin 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.