- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lonsdale, MN
Lonsdale Pre K-6
Federal NCES profile for Lonsdale Pre K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270037904606
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lonsdale Pre K-6 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 331
- students enrolled
Lonsdale Pre K-6 has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tri-City United School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270037904606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lonsdale Pre K-6 held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270037904606 · Lonsdale, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15.8:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Pre K-8 (608 students)
Lonsdale Pre K-6 held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lonsdale Pre K-6 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Pre
Montgomery Pre K-8
608 students
- Tri-City Unite
Tri-City United High School
603 students
- Le Center Pre
Le Center Pre K-8
385 students
- This school
Lonsdale Pre K-6
331 students
What this shows Lonsdale Pre K-6 reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lonsdale Pre K-6 compares
Lonsdale Pre K-6 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Lonsdale Pre K-6 is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tri-City United School District reports $12,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lonsdale Pre K-6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Pre K-8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-City United High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le Center Pre K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lonsdale Pre K-6's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lonsdale Pre K-6
How many students attend Lonsdale Pre K-6?
Lonsdale Pre K-6 has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lonsdale, MN. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lonsdale Pre K-6?
The student-teacher ratio at Lonsdale Pre K-6 is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lonsdale Pre K-6?
20.3% of students at Lonsdale Pre K-6 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lonsdale Pre K-6?
The largest demographic group at Lonsdale Pre K-6 is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lonsdale, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lonsdale Pre K-6?
Lonsdale Pre K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Tri-City United School District?
Besides Lonsdale Pre K-6, Tri-City United School District also operates Montgomery Pre K-8 (608 students), Tri-City United High School (603 students), and Le Center Pre K-8 (385 students). See the Tri-City United School District district page for the complete list.