- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272124001057
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #14 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary ranks #14 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 272124001057 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 15.2:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Nokomis Wenonah 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 152
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
152 students
What this shows Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary compares
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Lake Nokomis Wenonah 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 Wenonah 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 | Higher 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 Wenonah 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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
How many students attend Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary has 152 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
21.8% of students at Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Nokomis Wenonah Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary ranks #14 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 Wenonah 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.