- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Las Estrellas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Estrellas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272124002178
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Estrellas Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #18 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Estrellas Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Estrellas Elementary ranks #18 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Las Estrellas Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 272124002178 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.9:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
Las Estrellas Elementary grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Las Estrellas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- South High
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- This school 401
Las Estrellas Elementary
401 students
What this shows Las Estrellas Elementary reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Estrellas Elementary compares
Las Estrellas Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.1%
White 15.0%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Las Estrellas Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Estrellas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Estrellas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Estrellas Elementary
How many students attend Las Estrellas Elementary?
Las Estrellas Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Estrellas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Estrellas Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Las Estrellas Elementary?
61.6% of students at Las Estrellas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Estrellas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Estrellas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.1% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Estrellas Elementary?
Las Estrellas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
How does Las Estrellas Elementary rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Estrellas Elementary ranks #18 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides Las Estrellas Elementary, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), South High (1,257 students), and Southwest High (1,195 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.