- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Le Sueur, MN
Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271807000045
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Le Sueur · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Le Sueur, MN.
School address
District: Le Sueur-Henderson School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271807000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Park Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+45.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 271807000045 · Le Sueur, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students)
Park Elementary grew from 253 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+45.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Le Sueur-Hende
Le Sueur-Henderson High School
500 students
- This school
Park Elementary
390 students
- Le Sueur-Hende
Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School
244 students
- Hilltop Elemen 115
Hilltop Elementary
115 students
- Alternative Le 18
Alternative Learning Cooperative
18 students
What this shows Park Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary compares
Park 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 13% | 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
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Park Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Le Sueur-Henderson School District reports $13,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Sueur-Henderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alternative Learning Cooperative | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary
How many students attend Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Le Sueur, MN. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Elementary?
37.2% of students at Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Le Sueur, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary?
Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Park Elementary rank among public schools in Le Sueur?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Le Sueur, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Le Sueur-Henderson School District?
Besides Park Elementary, Le Sueur-Henderson School District also operates Le Sueur-Henderson High School (500 students), Le Sueur-Henderson Middle School (244 students), and Hilltop Elementary (115 students). See the Le Sueur-Henderson School District district page for the complete list.