- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minnetonka, MN
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for L.H. Tanglen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271426001887
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.H. Tanglen Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
L.H. Tanglen Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.H. Tanglen Elementary ranks #10 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Hopkins Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271426001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
L.H. Tanglen Elementary shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 271426001887 · Minnetonka, MN Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 15.3:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students)
L.H. Tanglen Elementary shrank from 559 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
L.H. Tanglen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Senior
Hopkins Senior High
2,003 students
- Hopkins North
Hopkins North Junior High
866 students
- Meadowbrook El 792
Meadowbrook Elementary
792 students
- Hopkins West J 574
Hopkins West Junior High
574 students
- This school 521
L.H. Tanglen Elementary
521 students
- Eisenhower Ele 504
Eisenhower Elementary
504 students
What this shows L.H. Tanglen Elementary reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How L.H. Tanglen Elementary compares
L.H. Tanglen Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$16,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, L.H. Tanglen Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins Public School District reports $16,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L.H. Tanglen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins North Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins West Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L.H. Tanglen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about L.H. Tanglen Elementary
How many students attend L.H. Tanglen Elementary?
L.H. Tanglen Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.H. Tanglen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at L.H. Tanglen Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 L.H. Tanglen Elementary?
43.5% of students at L.H. Tanglen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.H. Tanglen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at L.H. Tanglen Elementary is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.H. Tanglen Elementary?
L.H. Tanglen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 L.H. Tanglen Elementary rank among schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, L.H. Tanglen Elementary ranks #10 of 10 schools in Minnetonka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins Public School District?
Besides L.H. Tanglen Elementary, Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students), Hopkins North Junior High (866 students), and Meadowbrook Elementary (792 students). See the Hopkins Public School District district page for the complete list.