- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willmar, MN
Lakeview School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274272000949
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Willmar · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 11
- students enrolled
Lakeview School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Willmar, MN.
School address
District: Willmar Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274272000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lakeview School grew from 4 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 274272000949 · Willmar, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 11:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Willmar Senior High (1,205 students)
Lakeview School grew from 4 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lakeview School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willmar Senior
Willmar Senior High
1,205 students
- Willmar Middle
Willmar Middle School
842 students
- Kennedy Elemen
Kennedy Elementary
672 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
623 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
580 students
- This school 11
Lakeview School
11 students
What this shows Lakeview School reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview School compares
Lakeview School is a growing 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 23% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$15,958
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 18.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.2%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Lakeview School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Willmar Public School District reports $15,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willmar Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willmar Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~11 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview School
How many students attend Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Willmar, MN. CCD year-over-year: 4 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview School is 11:1, which is 30% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview School is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Willmar, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview School?
Lakeview School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lakeview School rank among schools in Willmar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Willmar, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Willmar on the city page.
What other schools are in Willmar Public School District?
Besides Lakeview School, Willmar Public School District also operates Willmar Senior High (1,205 students), Willmar Middle School (842 students), and Kennedy Elementary (672 students). See the Willmar Public School District district page for the complete list.