- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Louis Park, MN
Peter Hobart Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Peter Hobart Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273378001530
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter Hobart Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Saint Louis Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Peter Hobart Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Hobart Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Louis Park, MN.
School address
District: St. Louis Park Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 273378001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Peter Hobart Elementary grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 273378001530 · Saint Louis Park, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 16.1:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students)
Peter Hobart Elementary grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Peter Hobart Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Senior High
1,397 students
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Middle School
965 students
- Park Spanish I 533
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary
533 students
- Aquila Element 498
Aquila Elementary
498 students
- Susan Lindgren 457
Susan Lindgren Elementary
457 students
- This school 435
Peter Hobart Elementary
435 students
What this shows Peter Hobart Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter Hobart Elementary compares
Peter Hobart 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$16,723
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 14.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Peter Hobart Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Louis Park Public School Dist. reports $16,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peter Hobart Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Louis Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Spanish Immersion Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aquila Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan Lindgren Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter Hobart Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peter Hobart Elementary
How many students attend Peter Hobart Elementary?
Peter Hobart Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Louis Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Hobart Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Hobart Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peter Hobart Elementary?
43.1% of students at Peter Hobart Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter Hobart Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Peter Hobart Elementary is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Saint Louis Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter Hobart Elementary?
Peter Hobart Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peter Hobart Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Louis Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Hobart Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Louis Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Louis Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Park Public School Dist.?
Besides Peter Hobart Elementary, St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students), St. Louis Park Middle School (965 students), and Park Spanish Immersion Elementary (533 students). See the St. Louis Park Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.