- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lino Lakes, MN
Lino Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lino Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271227000597
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lino Lakes Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Lino Lakes · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lino Lakes Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lino Lakes Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lino Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Lino Lakes Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 271227000597 · Lino Lakes, MN Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 17.9:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Lino Lakes Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lino Lakes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area High School
1,805 students
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area Middle School
916 students
- This school 501
Lino Lakes Elementary
501 students
- Wyoming Elemen 447
Wyoming Elementary
447 students
- Columbus Eleme 441
Columbus Elementary
441 students
- Linwood Elemen 400
Linwood Elementary
400 students
What this shows Lino Lakes Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lino Lakes Elementary compares
Lino Lakes Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 40% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,282
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 63.3%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lino Lakes Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Forest Lake Public School District reports $14,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lino Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Lake Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lino Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lino Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Lino Lakes Elementary?
Lino Lakes Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lino Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lino Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lino Lakes Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lino Lakes Elementary?
25.7% of students at Lino Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lino Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lino Lakes Elementary is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Lino Lakes, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lino Lakes Elementary?
Lino Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Lino Lakes Elementary rank among schools in Lino Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lino Lakes Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lino Lakes, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lino Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Lino Lakes Elementary, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Forest Lake Area Middle School (916 students), and Wyoming Elementary (447 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.