- Enrollment
- 2,856
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Laker Online held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 273006012715 · Prior Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 24.5:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 2
Nearest enrollment peer: Prior Lake High School (2,856 students)
Laker Online held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Laker Online in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prior Lake Hig
Prior Lake High School
2,856 students
- Prior Lake-Sav
Prior Lake-Savage Middle School
2,025 students
- Hamilton Ridge 586
Hamilton Ridge Elementary School
586 students
- Redtail Ridge 556
Redtail Ridge Elementary School
556 students
- Glendale Eleme 522
Glendale Elementary
522 students
- This school 49
Laker Online
49 students
What this shows Laker Online reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laker Online compares
Laker Online 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,025
- 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
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 (~49 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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.
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.