- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waconia, MN
Laketown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laketown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274146004916
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laketown Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Waconia · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Laketown Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laketown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Waconia, MN.
School address
District: Waconia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274146004916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Laketown Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 274146004916 · Waconia, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 16.6:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waconia High School (1,335 students)
Laketown Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Laketown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waconia High S
Waconia High School
1,335 students
- Waconia Middle
Waconia Middle School
885 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elementary
544 students
- This school 530
Laketown Elementary
530 students
- Bayview Elemen 530
Bayview Elementary
530 students
- Early Childhoo 67
Early Childhood Special Education
67 students
What this shows Laketown Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laketown Elementary compares
Laketown 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 87% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,116
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Laketown Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waconia Public School District reports $13,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laketown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waconia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laketown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laketown Elementary
How many students attend Laketown Elementary?
Laketown Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waconia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laketown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laketown Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laketown Elementary?
5.5% of students at Laketown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laketown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laketown Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Waconia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laketown Elementary?
Laketown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laketown Elementary rank among elementary schools in Waconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Laketown Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Waconia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Waconia Public School District?
Besides Laketown Elementary, Waconia Public School District also operates Waconia High School (1,335 students), Waconia Middle School (885 students), and Southview Elementary (544 students). See the Waconia Public School District district page for the complete list.