- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albert Lea, MN
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270297000074
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Albert Lea · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Albert Lea, MN.
School address
District: Albert Lea Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270297000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 270297000074 · Albert Lea, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students)
Lakeview Elementary shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert Lea Sen
Albert Lea Senior High
1,196 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle
486 students
- This school 400
Lakeview Elementary
400 students
- Hawthorne Elem 400
Hawthorne Elementary
400 students
- Halverson Elem 360
Halverson Elementary
360 students
- Sibley Element 275
Sibley Elementary
275 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Lakeview Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albert Lea Public School District reports $16,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Halverson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sibley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albert Lea, MN. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Lakeview Elementary?
49.0% of students at Lakeview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Albert Lea, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lakeview Elementary rank among public schools in Albert Lea?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Albert Lea, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albert Lea on the city page.
What other schools are in Albert Lea Public School District?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Albert Lea Public School District also operates Albert Lea Senior High (1,196 students), Southwest Middle (486 students), and Hawthorne Elementary (400 students). See the Albert Lea Public School District district page for the complete list.