- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eveleth, MN
Laurentian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurentian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270046605507
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurentian Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eveleth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurentian Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurentian Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eveleth, MN.
School address
District: Rock Ridge Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270046605507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Laurentian Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270046605507 · Eveleth, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 15.7:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia Secondary (1,048 students)
Laurentian Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Laurentian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia Secon
Virginia Secondary
1,048 students
- This school
Laurentian Elementary
488 students
- North Star Ele 389
North Star Elementary
389 students
- Eveleth-Gilber 386
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary
386 students
- Parkview Eleme 336
Parkview Elementary
336 students
What this shows Laurentian Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurentian Elementary compares
Laurentian 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,000
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.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Laurentian Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Rock Ridge Public Schools reports $16,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurentian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurentian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laurentian Elementary
How many students attend Laurentian Elementary?
Laurentian Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eveleth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurentian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurentian Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Laurentian Elementary?
37.8% of students at Laurentian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurentian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurentian Elementary is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Eveleth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurentian Elementary?
Laurentian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Laurentian Elementary rank among public schools in Eveleth?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurentian Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eveleth, 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 Rock Ridge Public Schools?
Besides Laurentian Elementary, Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Virginia Secondary (1,048 students), North Star Elementary (389 students), and Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary (386 students). See the Rock Ridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.