Enrollment
521
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L.H. Tanglen Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at L.H. Tanglen Elementary
L.H. Tanglen Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, enrolling 521 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #274, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hopkins Public School District also operates Hopkins Senior High (2,003 students) and Hopkins North Junior High (866 students) alongside L.H. Tanglen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L.H. Tanglen Elementary compares
L.H. Tanglen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,659
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins Public School District, which includes L.H. Tanglen Elementary.
$15,659
Per student
+3%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 46.2%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is L.H. Tanglen Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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