- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest Lake, MN
Lila Lower School
Federal NCES profile for Lila Lower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270035804102Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lila Lower School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lila Lower School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Lower School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: Lakes International Language Academ · Minnesota
NCES ID 270035804102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lila Lower School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 270035804102 · Forest Lake, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
607 enr · 15.2:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lila Upper School (579 students)
Lila Lower School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lila Lower School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lila Lower School
607 students
- Lila Upper Sch
Lila Upper School
579 students
- Lila Kinder Ce 127
Lila Kinder Center
127 students
What this shows Lila Lower School reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lila Lower School compares
Lila Lower School 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Lila Lower School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
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 Lower School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lila Upper School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lila Kinder Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lila Lower School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lila Lower School
How many students attend Lila Lower School?
Lila Lower School has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lila Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lila Lower School is 15.2:1, which is 4% 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 Lila Lower School?
15.1% of students at Lila Lower School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lila Lower School?
The largest demographic group at Lila Lower School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lila Lower School?
Lila Lower School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Lila Lower School rank among elementary schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Lower School ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakes International Language Academ?
Besides Lila Lower School, Lakes International Language Academ also operates Lila Upper School (579 students) and Lila Kinder Center (127 students). See the Lakes International Language Academ district page for the complete list.