Enrollment
336
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia, MN
Parkview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270046605302
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Virginia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Virginia, MN.
School address
District: Rock Ridge Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270046605302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkview Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkview Elementary
Parkview Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Virginia, Minnesota, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Virginia Secondary (1,048 students) and Laurentian Elementary (488 students) alongside Parkview 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 Parkview Elementary compares
Parkview 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 36% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$14,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 75.3%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Parkview Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rock Ridge Public Schools, which includes Parkview Elementary.
$14,894
Per student
-2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 10.8%
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 Parkview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurentian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parkview Elementary
How many students attend Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Parkview Elementary?
47.5% of students at Parkview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Elementary is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Virginia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Elementary?
Parkview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Parkview Elementary rank among schools in Virginia?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Virginia, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Virginia on the city page.
Is Parkview Elementary a good school?
Parkview Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Rock Ridge Public Schools?
Besides Parkview Elementary, Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Virginia Secondary (1,048 students), Laurentian Elementary (488 students), and North Star Elementary (389 students). See the Rock Ridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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