- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Lake, MN
Lila Upper School
Federal NCES profile for Lila Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270035804828Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lila Upper School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lila Upper School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Upper School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: Lakes International Language Academ · Minnesota
NCES ID 270035804828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lila Upper School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 270035804828 · Forest Lake, MN Other · MID · CHARTER
579 enr · 17:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lila Lower School (607 students)
Lila Upper School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lila Upper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lila Lower Sch
Lila Lower School
607 students
- This school
Lila Upper School
579 students
- Lila Kinder Ce 127
Lila Kinder Center
127 students
What this shows Lila Upper School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lila Upper School compares
Lila Upper 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Lila Upper School is less 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 Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lila Lower School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lila Kinder Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lila Upper 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 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lila Upper School
How many students attend Lila Upper School?
Lila Upper School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lila Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lila Upper School is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lila Upper School?
10.5% of students at Lila Upper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lila Upper School?
The largest demographic group at Lila Upper School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lila Upper School?
Lila Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Upper School rank among schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lila Upper School ranks #5 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 Upper School, Lakes International Language Academ also operates Lila Lower School (607 students) and Lila Kinder Center (127 students). See the Lakes International Language Academ district page for the complete list.