- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, MN
Laporte Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laporte Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271794000825
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laporte Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laporte Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Laporte, MN.
School address
District: Laporte Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271794000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Laporte Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 271794000825 · Laporte, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 8.6:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte Secondary (106 students)
Laporte Elementary held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Laporte Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laporte Elementary
146 students
- Laporte Second
Laporte Secondary
106 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
80 students
What this shows Laporte Elementary reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laporte Elementary compares
Laporte 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Laporte Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Laporte Public School District reports $14,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laporte Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laporte Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- 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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laporte Elementary
How many students attend Laporte Elementary?
Laporte Elementary has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, MN. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laporte Elementary is 8.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% 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 Laporte Elementary?
53.0% of students at Laporte Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laporte Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laporte Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Laporte, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laporte Elementary?
Laporte Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Laporte Elementary rank among public schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Laporte, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Laporte Public School District?
Besides Laporte Elementary, Laporte Public School District also operates Laporte Secondary (106 students) and Laporte Middle School (80 students). See the Laporte Public School District district page for the complete list.