- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Lake, MN
Lila Kinder Center
Federal NCES profile for Lila Kinder Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270035805055Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lila Kinder Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lila Kinder Center has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Kinder Center ranks #6 of 6 schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: Lakes International Language Academ · Minnesota
NCES ID 270035805055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lila Kinder Center shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270035805055 · Forest Lake, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
127 enr · 21.2:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lila Lower School (607 students)
Lila Kinder Center shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.7 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lila Kinder Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lila Lower Sch
Lila Lower School
607 students
- Lila Upper Sch
Lila Upper School
579 students
- This school 127
Lila Kinder Center
127 students
What this shows Lila Kinder Center reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lila Kinder Center compares
Lila Kinder Center 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$10,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Lakes International Language Academ reports $10,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lila Kinder Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lila Lower School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lila Upper School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lila Kinder Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lila Kinder Center
How many students attend Lila Kinder Center?
Lila Kinder Center has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lila Kinder Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lila Kinder Center is 21.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lila Kinder Center?
15.0% of students at Lila Kinder Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lila Kinder Center?
Lila Kinder Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Lila Kinder Center rank among schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Kinder Center ranks #6 of 6 schools in Forest Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakes International Language Academ?
Besides Lila Kinder Center, Lakes International Language Academ also operates Lila Lower School (607 students) and Lila Upper School (579 students). See the Lakes International Language Academ district page for the complete list.