Enrollment
36
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeville, MN
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Link12 Lakeville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271778005348
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Link12 Lakeville Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778005348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Link12 Lakeville Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Link12 Lakeville Elementary School
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lakeville, Minnesota, enrolling 36 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.1:1, Link12 Lakeville Elementary School is leaner than roughly 94% of Minnesota schools and 68% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 36 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 109 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students) and Lakeville South High (1,816 students) alongside Link12 Lakeville Elementary School.
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 Link12 Lakeville Elementary School compares
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.1:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 41% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 6% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$14,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Link12 Lakeville Elementary School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeville Area Schools, which includes Link12 Lakeville Elementary School.
$14,598
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 57.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Link12 Lakeville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Link12 Lakeville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~36 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Link12 Lakeville Elementary School
How many students attend Link12 Lakeville Elementary School?
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School has 36 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeville, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Link12 Lakeville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Link12 Lakeville Elementary School is 5.1:1, which is 68% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% 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 Link12 Lakeville Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Link12 Lakeville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Link12 Lakeville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Link12 Lakeville Elementary School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Link12 Lakeville Elementary School?
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Link12 Lakeville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Link12 Lakeville Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
Is Link12 Lakeville Elementary School a good school?
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Link12 Lakeville Elementary School, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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