- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blaine, MN
Northpoint Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northpoint Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273333001461
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northpoint Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northpoint Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northpoint Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, MN.
School address
District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273333001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Northpoint Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 273333001461 · Blaine, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.8:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students)
Northpoint Elementary held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northpoint Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Pa
Spring Lake Park Senior High
1,909 students
- Westwood Inter
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
1,646 students
- Centerview Ele 685
Centerview Elementary
685 students
- Woodcrest El. 558
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
558 students
- Park Terrace E 532
Park Terrace Elementary
532 students
- This school 488
Northpoint Elementary
488 students
What this shows Northpoint Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northpoint Elementary compares
Northpoint 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$12,472
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 18.9%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Northpoint Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Lake Park Public Schools reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northpoint Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Terrace Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northpoint Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northpoint Elementary
How many students attend Northpoint Elementary?
Northpoint Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Northpoint Elementary?
21.6% of students at Northpoint Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northpoint Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northpoint Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Blaine, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northpoint Elementary?
Northpoint Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
How does Northpoint Elementary rank among elementary schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Northpoint Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Blaine, 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 Blaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Besides Northpoint Elementary, Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students), Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students), and Centerview Elementary (685 students). See the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.