- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baudette, MN
Lake of the Woods Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake of the Woods Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271757000808
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake of the Woods Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Baudette · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake of the Woods Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake of the Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Baudette, MN.
School address
District: Lake of the Woods School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271757000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lake of the Woods Elementary shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 271757000808 · Baudette, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 13.8:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake of the Woods Secondary (228 students)
Lake of the Woods Elementary shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Lake of the Woods Elementary compares
Lake of the Woods 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 44% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Lake of the Woods Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lake of the Woods School District reports $16,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake of the Woods Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake of the Woods Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake of the Woods Elementary
How many students attend Lake of the Woods Elementary?
Lake of the Woods Elementary has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baudette, MN. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake of the Woods Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake of the Woods Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 of the Woods Elementary?
36.5% of students at Lake of the Woods Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake of the Woods Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake of the Woods Elementary is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Baudette, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake of the Woods Elementary?
Lake of the Woods Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 of the Woods Elementary rank among schools in Baudette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake of the Woods Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Baudette, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake of the Woods School District?
Besides Lake of the Woods Elementary, Lake of the Woods School District also operates Lake of the Woods Secondary (228 students). See the Lake of the Woods School District district page for the complete list.