Enrollment
557
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coon Rapids, MN
Sand Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270318000123
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek Elementary earns 65/100 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 6
- elementary schools in Coon Rapids · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Coon Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Creek Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Creek Elementary
Sand Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, enrolling 557 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.3% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 350 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek Elementary compares
Sand Creek 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$14,265
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 49.7%
African American 18.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Sand Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Sand Creek Elementary.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Sand Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~557 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek Elementary
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary?
Sand Creek Elementary has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coon Rapids, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Sand Creek Elementary?
41.3% of students at Sand Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek Elementary is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Coon Rapids, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek Elementary?
Sand Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Sand Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Coon Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Coon Rapids, 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 Coon Rapids on the city page.
Is Sand Creek Elementary a good school?
Sand Creek Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Sand Creek Elementary, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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