Enrollment
588
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeville, MN
Lakeview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271778002436
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- 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 #6 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeview Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeview Elementary
Lakeview Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lakeville, Minnesota, enrolling 588 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 353 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 588 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students) and Lakeville South High (1,816 students) alongside Lakeview Elementary.
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 Lakeview Elementary compares
Lakeview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$14,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 76.4%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Lakeview Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeville Area Schools, which includes Lakeview Elementary.
$14,598
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 57.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Lakeview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Larger | 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
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeville, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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?
15.0% 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 76.4% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary?
Lakeview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
Is Lakeview Elementary a good school?
Lakeview Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Lakeview Elementary, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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