Enrollment
432
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Crest Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Crest Elementary
Oak Crest Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 432 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 414 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #272.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Belle Plaine Public School District spends $11,603 per pupil, 24% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Belle Plaine Public School District also operates Belle Plaine Senior High (475 students) and Chatfield Elementary (308 students) alongside Oak Crest 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 Oak Crest Elementary compares
Oak Crest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,603
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belle Plaine Public School District, which includes Oak Crest Elementary.
$11,603
Per student
-24%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 63.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~432 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Crest Elementary a good school?
Oak Crest Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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