Enrollment
542
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Prague, MN
Raven Stream Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Raven Stream 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 272343002842
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raven Stream Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in New Prague · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Raven Stream Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raven Stream Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in New Prague, MN.
School address
District: New Prague Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272343002842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raven Stream Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raven Stream Elementary
Raven Stream Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in New Prague, Minnesota, enrolling 542 students.
At 14.3:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #118.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Prague Area Schools spends $11,757 per pupil, 23% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students) and New Prague Middle School (926 students) alongside Raven Stream 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 Raven Stream Elementary compares
Raven Stream 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$11,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Raven Stream Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Prague Area Schools, which includes Raven Stream Elementary.
$11,757
Per student
-23%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Raven Stream Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prague Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Prague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle View | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falcon Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Education Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raven Stream Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary 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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Raven Stream Elementary
How many students attend Raven Stream Elementary?
Raven Stream Elementary has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Prague, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raven Stream Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Raven Stream Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Raven Stream Elementary?
20.5% of students at Raven Stream Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raven Stream Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Raven Stream Elementary is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in New Prague, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raven Stream Elementary?
Raven Stream Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Raven Stream Elementary rank among public schools in New Prague?
By Resource Investment Index, Raven Stream Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in New Prague, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Prague on the city page.
Is Raven Stream Elementary a good school?
Raven Stream Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less 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 New Prague Area Schools?
Besides Raven Stream Elementary, New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students), New Prague Middle School (926 students), and Eagle View (527 students). See the New Prague Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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