- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willmar, MN
Lake Park School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274272004674
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Park School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Willmar · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 33
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Park School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Willmar, MN.
School address
District: Willmar Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274272004674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lake Park School shrank from 19 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 274272004674 · Willmar, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
33 enr · 84.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Willmar Senior High (1,205 students)
Lake Park School shrank from 19 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lake Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willmar Senior
Willmar Senior High
1,205 students
- Willmar Middle
Willmar Middle School
842 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary
672 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
623 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
580 students
- This school 33
Lake Park School
33 students
What this shows Lake Park School reports 33 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Park School compares
Lake Park School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 97% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$15,958
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
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 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Lake Park School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Willmar Public School District reports $15,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Willmar Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Park School
How many students attend Lake Park School?
Lake Park School has 33 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Willmar, MN. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 2.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Park School?
84.2% of students at Lake Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Park School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Park School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Willmar, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Park School?
Lake Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lake Park School rank among schools in Willmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Park School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Willmar, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Willmar on the city page.
What other schools are in Willmar Public School District?
Besides Lake Park School, Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Senior High (1,205 students), Willmar Middle School (842 students), and Kennedy Elementary (672 students). See the Willmar Public School District district page for the complete list.