Enrollment
493
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmer Lake Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmer Lake Elementary
Palmer Lake Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 493 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 493 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.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1233 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 students) alongside Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake Elementary compares
Palmer Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Palmer Lake Elementary.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~493 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Palmer Lake Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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