- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stillwater, MN
Lily Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lily Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273819001657
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lily Lake Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lily Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lily Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lily Lake Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 273819001657 · Stillwater, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.8:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
Lily Lake Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lily Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- This school 398
Lily Lake Elementary
398 students
What this shows Lily Lake Elementary reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lily Lake Elementary compares
Lily Lake Elementary 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$15,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Lily Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lily Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lily Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lily Lake Elementary
How many students attend Lily Lake Elementary?
Lily Lake Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lily Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lily Lake Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Lily Lake Elementary?
28.0% of students at Lily Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lily Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lily Lake Elementary is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lily Lake Elementary?
Lily Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lily Lake Elementary rank among schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Lily Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Lily Lake Elementary, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.