- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Lake Park, MN
Park Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273333001462
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Terrace Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Spring Lake Park · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Terrace Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Terrace Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Spring Lake Park, MN.
School address
District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273333001462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Park Terrace Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 273333001462 · Spring Lake Park, MN Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13.6:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students)
Park Terrace Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.1 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Park Terrace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Lake Pa
Spring Lake Park Senior High
1,909 students
- Westwood Inter
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
1,646 students
- Centerview Ele 685
Centerview Elementary
685 students
- Woodcrest El. 558
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
558 students
- This school 532
Park Terrace Elementary
532 students
- Northpoint Ele 488
Northpoint Elementary
488 students
What this shows Park Terrace Elementary reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Terrace Elementary compares
Park Terrace 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 44% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 42% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$12,472
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Park Terrace Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Lake Park Public Schools reports $12,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Park Terrace Elementary?
Park Terrace Elementary has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Lake Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Terrace Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Park Terrace Elementary?
61.8% of students at Park Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Terrace Elementary is White at 32.9% of enrollment, in Spring Lake Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Terrace Elementary?
Park Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Park Terrace Elementary rank among schools in Spring Lake Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Terrace Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Lake Park Public Schools?
Besides Park Terrace Elementary, Spring Lake Park Public Schools also operates Spring Lake Park Senior High (1,909 students), Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch (1,646 students), and Centerview Elementary (685 students). See the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.