Enrollment
349
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #290, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Minneapolis Public School District spends $21,154 per pupil, 39% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students) and South High (1,257 students) alongside Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary compares
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minneapolis Public School District, which includes Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary.
$21,154
Per student
+39%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.3%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary a good school?
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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