Enrollment
488
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northpoint Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northpoint Elementary
Northpoint Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Blaine, Minnesota, enrolling 488 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Spring Lake Park Public Schools spends $12,167 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students) and Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students) alongside Northpoint 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 Northpoint Elementary compares
Northpoint 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,167
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Lake Park Public Schools, which includes Northpoint Elementary.
$12,167
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 61.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northpoint Elementary a good school?
Northpoint Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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