- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wyoming, MN
Linwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271227000598
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linwood Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 400
- students enrolled
Linwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Linwood Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 271227000598 · Wyoming, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 19:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Linwood Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Linwood 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
- Lino Lakes Ele 501
Lino Lakes Elementary
501 students
- Wyoming Elemen 447
Wyoming Elementary
447 students
- Columbus Eleme 441
Columbus Elementary
441 students
- This school 400
Linwood Elementary
400 students
What this shows Linwood Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linwood Elementary compares
Linwood 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$14,282
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Linwood Elementary is less 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 Linwood 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Linwood 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linwood Elementary
How many students attend Linwood Elementary?
Linwood Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wyoming, MN. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood Elementary is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linwood Elementary?
22.5% of students at Linwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linwood Elementary is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Wyoming, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linwood Elementary?
Linwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Linwood Elementary, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Forest Lake Area Middle School (916 students), and Lino Lakes Elementary (501 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.