Enrollment
127
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lila Kinder Center compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lila Kinder Center
Lila Kinder Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Forest Lake, Minnesota, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Minnesota schools and 34% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lakes International Language Academ spends $10,673 per pupil, 30% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lakes International Language Academ also operates Lila Lower School (607 students) and Lila Upper School (579 students) alongside Lila Kinder Center.
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 Lila Kinder Center compares
Lila Kinder Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakes International Language Academ, which includes Lila Kinder Center.
$10,673
Per student
-30%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.6%
State 85.2%
Federal 4.2%
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 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
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lila Kinder Center a good school?
Lila Kinder Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 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.
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