- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakeville, MN
Orchard Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271778000818
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Lake Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Lakeville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Lake Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, MN.
School address
District: Lakeville Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271778000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Orchard Lake Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 271778000818 · Lakeville, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.5:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeville North High (1,871 students)
Orchard Lake Elementary held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Orchard Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeville Nort
Lakeville North High
1,871 students
- Lakeville Sout
Lakeville South High
1,816 students
- Century Middle
Century Middle School
950 students
- Kenwood Trail
Kenwood Trail Middle School
854 students
- Mcguire Middle
Mcguire Middle
844 students
- This school 390
Orchard Lake Elementary
390 students
What this shows Orchard Lake Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Lake Elementary compares
Orchard Lake 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$14,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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 61.3%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Orchard Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeville Area Schools reports $14,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeville South High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Trail Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguire Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Lake Elementary
How many students attend Orchard Lake Elementary?
Orchard Lake Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakeville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Lake Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Orchard Lake Elementary?
32.3% of students at Orchard Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Lake Elementary is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Lakeville, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Lake Elementary?
Orchard Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Orchard Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeville Area Schools?
Besides Orchard Lake Elementary, Lakeville Area Schools also operates Lakeville North High (1,871 students), Lakeville South High (1,816 students), and Century Middle School (950 students). See the Lakeville Area Schools district page for the complete list.