- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belle Plaine, MN
Oak Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270405003718
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Crest Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Crest Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Crest Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, MN.
School address
District: Belle Plaine Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270405003718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Oak Crest Elementary held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270405003718 · Belle Plaine, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 18:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students)
Oak Crest Elementary held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Oak Crest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belle Plaine S
Belle Plaine Senior High
475 students
- This school
Oak Crest Elementary
432 students
- Chatfield Elem
Chatfield Elementary
308 students
- Belle Plaine J
Belle Plaine Junior High
255 students
- Belle Plaine E 42
Belle Plaine Ecse
42 students
- Belle Plaine T 10
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
10 students
What this shows Oak Crest Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Crest Elementary compares
Oak Crest 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,646
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
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Oak Crest Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Belle Plaine Public School District reports $11,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Ecse | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Crest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Crest Elementary
How many students attend Oak Crest Elementary?
Oak Crest Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Crest Elementary is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Crest Elementary?
22.6% of students at Oak Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Crest Elementary is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Crest Elementary?
Oak Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Oak Crest Elementary rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Crest Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belle Plaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Belle Plaine Public School District?
Besides Oak Crest Elementary, Belle Plaine Public School District also operates Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students), Chatfield Elementary (308 students), and Belle Plaine Junior High (255 students). See the Belle Plaine Public School District district page for the complete list.