- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Little Canada Elementary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 273243001394 · Little Canada, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Roseville Area Senior High (2,276 students)
Little Canada Elementary held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Little Canada Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roseville Area
Roseville Area Senior High
2,276 students
- Roseville Area 853
Roseville Area Middle
853 students
- Parkview Cente 718
Parkview Center School
718 students
- This school 632
Little Canada Elementary
632 students
- Brimhall Eleme 569
Brimhall Elementary
569 students
- Williams Eleme 459
Williams Elementary
459 students
What this shows Little Canada Elementary reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Canada Elementary compares
Little Canada 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Roseville Public School District reports $16,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~632 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.