- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Bear Lake, MN
Otter Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Otter Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274236001050
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otter Lake Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Otter Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Otter Lake Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 274236001050 · White Bear Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 15.4:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
Otter Lake Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Otter Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- This school 492
Otter Lake Elementary
492 students
What this shows Otter Lake Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otter Lake Elementary compares
Otter Lake Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$15,111
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Otter Lake Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otter Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otter Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otter Lake Elementary
How many students attend Otter Lake Elementary?
Otter Lake Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Lake Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Otter Lake Elementary?
16.3% of students at Otter Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otter Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Otter Lake Elementary is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otter Lake Elementary?
Otter Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Otter Lake Elementary rank among schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides Otter Lake Elementary, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.