- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chisago City, MN
Lakeside El.
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside El., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270001701673
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside El. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chisago City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside El. has class sizes larger than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside El. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chisago City, MN.
School address
District: Chisago Lakes School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001701673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lakeside El. held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 270001701673 · Chisago City, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 18.7:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students)
Lakeside El. held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lakeside El. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Senior High
1,053 students
- This school
Lakeside El.
804 students
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Middle
742 students
- Chisago Lakes 347
Chisago Lakes El.
347 students
- Taylors Falls 329
Taylors Falls Elementary
329 students
- Chisago Lakes 41
Chisago Lakes Family Center
41 students
What this shows Lakeside El. reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside El. compares
Lakeside El. 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 78% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,275
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Lakeside El. is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chisago Lakes School District reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside El. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes El. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylors Falls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Family Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside El.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside El.
How many students attend Lakeside El.?
Lakeside El. has 804 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chisago City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside El.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside El. is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside El.?
19.2% of students at Lakeside El. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside El.?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside El. is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Chisago City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside El.?
Lakeside El. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lakeside El. rank among public schools in Chisago City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside El. ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chisago City, 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 Chisago Lakes School District?
Besides Lakeside El., Chisago Lakes School District also operates Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students), Chisago Lakes Middle (742 students), and Chisago Lakes El. (347 students). See the Chisago Lakes School District district page for the complete list.