- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-30.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 271778005348 · Lakeville, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 5.1:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-30.2%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- Lakeville Sout
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- Century Middle
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- This school 36
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School
36 students
What this shows Link12 Lakeville Elementary School reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Link12 Lakeville Elementary School compares
Link12 Lakeville Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,882
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,816
- 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
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.