- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, MN
Lancaster Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271788000821
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 122
- students enrolled
Lancaster Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lancaster Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271788000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 271788000821 · Lancaster, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 17.4:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster Secondary (86 students)
Lancaster Elementary CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Lancaster Elementary compares
Lancaster 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$18,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Lancaster Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Public School District, which includes Lancaster Elementary.
$18,790
Per student
+18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,919
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 62.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lancaster Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Secondary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Elementary
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary?
Lancaster Elementary has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster Elementary?
48.6% of students at Lancaster Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Elementary is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Lancaster, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Elementary?
Lancaster Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lancaster Public School District?
Besides Lancaster Elementary, Lancaster Public School District also operates Lancaster Secondary (86 students). See the Lancaster Public School District district page for the complete list.
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