- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lanesboro, MN
Lanesboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lanesboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271791000823
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanesboro Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 249
- students enrolled
Lanesboro Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lanesboro Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271791000823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lanesboro Elementary held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 271791000823 · Lanesboro, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 24.9:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lanesboro Secondary (193 students)
Lanesboro Elementary held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Lanesboro Elementary compares
Lanesboro 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,205
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 249 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 94.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Lanesboro Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lanesboro Public School District reports $12,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanesboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanesboro Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanesboro 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanesboro Elementary
How many students attend Lanesboro Elementary?
Lanesboro Elementary has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lanesboro, MN. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanesboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanesboro Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 58% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanesboro Elementary?
34.3% of students at Lanesboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanesboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lanesboro Elementary is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Lanesboro, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanesboro Elementary?
Lanesboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Lanesboro Public School District?
Besides Lanesboro Elementary, Lanesboro Public School District also operates Lanesboro Secondary (193 students). See the Lanesboro Public School District district page for the complete list.