Enrollment
632
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Canada, MN
Little Canada Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Little Canada Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273243001394
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Canada Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Little Canada · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Canada Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Canada Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN.
School address
District: Roseville Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273243001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Canada Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Canada Elementary
Little Canada Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Little Canada, Minnesota, enrolling 632 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students) and Roseville Area Middle (853 students) alongside Little Canada Elementary.
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 Little Canada Elementary compares
Little Canada Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$15,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 23.9%
Asian 13.9%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Little Canada Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roseville Public School District, which includes Little Canada Elementary.
$15,642
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 12.1%
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 Little Canada Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roseville Area Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Center School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brimhall Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Canada Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Little Canada Elementary
How many students attend Little Canada Elementary?
Little Canada Elementary has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Canada, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Canada Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Canada Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Little Canada Elementary?
48.8% of students at Little Canada Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Canada Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Little Canada Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Little Canada, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Canada Elementary?
Little Canada Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Canada Elementary rank among public schools in Little Canada?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Canada Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Little Canada on the city page.
Is Little Canada Elementary a good school?
Little Canada Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Roseville Public School District?
Besides Little Canada Elementary, Roseville Public School District also operates Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students), Roseville Area Middle (853 students), and Parkview Center School (718 students). See the Roseville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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