- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Bear Lake, MN
Lakeaires Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeaires Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274236001790
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeaires Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeaires Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeaires Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lakeaires Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 274236001790 · White Bear Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 15.2:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
Lakeaires Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lakeaires Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- This school 396
Lakeaires Elementary
396 students
What this shows Lakeaires Elementary reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeaires Elementary compares
Lakeaires 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
32.6%
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
$15,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Lakeaires Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeaires Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeaires Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeaires Elementary
How many students attend Lakeaires Elementary?
Lakeaires Elementary has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeaires Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeaires 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 Lakeaires Elementary?
35.3% of students at Lakeaires Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeaires Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeaires Elementary is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeaires Elementary?
Lakeaires Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lakeaires Elementary rank among schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeaires Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides Lakeaires Elementary, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.