- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Bear Lake, MN
Matoska International
Federal NCES profile for Matoska International, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274236002191
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matoska International earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Matoska International has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matoska International ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236002191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Matoska International grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 274236002191 · White Bear Lake, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 16.5:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
Matoska International grew from 554 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Matoska International in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- This school 543
Matoska International
543 students
- Otter Lake Ele 492
Otter Lake Elementary
492 students
What this shows Matoska International reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matoska International compares
Matoska International 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$15,111
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 7.9%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Matoska International is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matoska International Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otter Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matoska International's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matoska International
How many students attend Matoska International?
Matoska International has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matoska International?
The student-teacher ratio at Matoska International is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matoska International?
19.7% of students at Matoska International are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matoska International?
The largest demographic group at Matoska International is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matoska International?
Matoska International has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Matoska International rank among elementary schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Matoska International ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides Matoska International, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.