- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Park, MN
Palmer Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palmer Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520001219
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmer Lake Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmer Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer Lake Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520001219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Palmer Lake Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 272520001219 · Brooklyn Park, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.1:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students)
Palmer Lake Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Palmer Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Grove Se
Maple Grove Senior High
2,453 students
- Osseo Senior H
Osseo Senior High
2,289 students
- Park Center Ib
Park Center Ib World School
2,061 students
- Maple Grove Mi
Maple Grove Middle School
1,598 students
- Osseo Middle S
Osseo Middle School
1,128 students
- This school 493
Palmer Lake Elementary
493 students
What this shows Palmer Lake Elementary reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmer Lake Elementary compares
Palmer 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$16,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.7%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 9.1%
White 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Palmer Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osseo Public School District reports $16,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmer Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmer Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmer Lake Elementary
How many students attend Palmer Lake Elementary?
Palmer Lake Elementary has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer Lake Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Palmer Lake Elementary?
65.1% of students at Palmer Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmer Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palmer Lake Elementary is Asian at 37.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmer Lake Elementary?
Palmer Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Palmer Lake Elementary rank among schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer Lake Elementary ranks #11 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Osseo Public School District?
Besides Palmer Lake Elementary, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.