Enrollment
49
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prior Lake, MN
Laker Online
Federal NCES profile for Laker Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 2/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273006012715
👥 S:T ratio 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laker Online earns 2/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Prior Lake · Resource Index
- 2
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Laker Online has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Online ranks #3 of 3 schools in Prior Lake, MN.
School address
District: Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273006012715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laker Online compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laker Online
Laker Online is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Prior Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 49 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Minnesota schools and 55% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 49 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
The surrounding Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools spends $12,069 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students) and Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students) alongside Laker Online.
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 Laker Online compares
Laker Online on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 55% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
African American 44.9%
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Laker Online is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, which includes Laker Online.
$12,069
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Laker Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prior Lake-Savage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redtail Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laker Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laker Online
How many students attend Laker Online?
Laker Online has 49 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prior Lake, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laker Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Laker Online is 24.5:1, which is 55% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laker Online?
25.5% of students at Laker Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laker Online?
The largest demographic group at Laker Online is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Prior Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laker Online?
Laker Online has a Resource Investment Index of 2/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Laker Online rank among schools in Prior Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Online ranks #3 of 3 schools in Prior 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 Prior Lake on the city page.
Is Laker Online a good school?
Laker Online earns 2/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools?
Besides Laker Online, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools also operates Prior Lake High School (2,856 students), Prior Lake-Savage Middle School (2,025 students), and Hamilton Ridge Elementary School (586 students). See the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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