Enrollment
652
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edina, MN
Normandale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Normandale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271125000709
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Normandale Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Edina · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Normandale Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Normandale Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Edina, MN.
School address
District: Edina Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271125000709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Normandale Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Normandale Elementary
Normandale Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Edina, Minnesota, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.8% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students) and South View Middle (1,021 students) alongside Normandale 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 Normandale Elementary compares
Normandale 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
White 73.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 5.7%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Normandale Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edina Public School District, which includes Normandale Elementary.
$14,558
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 50.7%
Federal 4.8%
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 Normandale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Normandale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Normandale Elementary
How many students attend Normandale Elementary?
Normandale Elementary has 652 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edina, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Normandale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Normandale Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Normandale Elementary?
5.8% of students at Normandale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Normandale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Normandale Elementary is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Edina, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Normandale Elementary?
Normandale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Normandale Elementary rank among elementary schools in Edina?
By Resource Investment Index, Normandale Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Edina, 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 Edina on the city page.
Is Normandale Elementary a good school?
Normandale Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Edina Public School District?
Besides Normandale Elementary, Edina Public School District also operates Edina Senior High (2,641 students), South View Middle (1,021 students), and Valley View Middle (1,003 students). See the Edina Public School District district page for the complete list.
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