- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Champlin, MN
Oxbow Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oxbow Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318002193
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxbow Creek Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Champlin · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxbow Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxbow Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Champlin, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Oxbow Creek Elementary grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,109 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 72.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 270318002193 · Champlin, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,114 enr · 17.7:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Oxbow Creek Elementary grew from 1,028 students in 2022-23 to 1,109 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 72.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Oxbow Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 1,114
Oxbow Creek Elementary
1,114 students
What this shows Oxbow Creek Elementary reports 1,114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxbow Creek Elementary compares
Oxbow Creek Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,114
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,130
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 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 61.0%
African American 12.5%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Oxbow Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxbow Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxbow Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxbow Creek Elementary
How many students attend Oxbow Creek Elementary?
Oxbow Creek Elementary has 1,114 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Champlin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,109 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxbow Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxbow Creek Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxbow Creek Elementary?
22.0% of students at Oxbow Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxbow Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oxbow Creek Elementary is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Champlin, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxbow Creek Elementary?
Oxbow Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Oxbow Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Champlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxbow Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Champlin, 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 Champlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Oxbow Creek Elementary, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.