- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest Lake, MN
North Lakes Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Lakes Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270017705239Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lakes Academy Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lakes Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakes Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: North Lakes Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270017705239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
North Lakes Academy Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 270017705239 · Forest Lake, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
220 enr · 22:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lakes Academy Upper School (245 students)
North Lakes Academy Elementary shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Lakes Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lakes Ac
North Lakes Academy Upper School
245 students
- This school
North Lakes Academy Elementary
220 students
- North Lakes Ac
North Lakes Academy Middle School
157 students
What this shows North Lakes Academy Elementary reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lakes Academy Elementary compares
North Lakes Academy Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,426
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, North Lakes Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for North Lakes Academy reports $11,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lakes Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes Academy Upper School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lakes Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lakes Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lakes Academy Elementary
How many students attend North Lakes Academy Elementary?
North Lakes Academy Elementary has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Elementary is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Lakes Academy Elementary?
28.3% of students at North Lakes Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lakes Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Lakes Academy Elementary is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lakes Academy Elementary?
North Lakes Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 North Lakes Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakes Academy Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Forest 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 Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in North Lakes Academy?
Besides North Lakes Academy Elementary, North Lakes Academy also operates North Lakes Academy Upper School (245 students) and North Lakes Academy Middle School (157 students). See the North Lakes Academy district page for the complete list.