- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scandia, MN
Scandia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scandia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271227000599
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scandia Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Scandia Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Scandia Elementary shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 271227000599 · Scandia, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Scandia Elementary shrank from 365 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Scandia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area High School
1,805 students
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area Middle School
916 students
- Lino Lakes Ele 501
Lino Lakes Elementary
501 students
- Wyoming Elemen 447
Wyoming Elementary
447 students
- Columbus Eleme 441
Columbus Elementary
441 students
- This school 311
Scandia Elementary
311 students
What this shows Scandia Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scandia Elementary compares
Scandia Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$14,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Scandia Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Forest Lake Public School District reports $14,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scandia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Lake Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scandia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scandia Elementary
How many students attend Scandia Elementary?
Scandia Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scandia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scandia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scandia Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Scandia Elementary?
16.4% of students at Scandia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scandia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scandia Elementary is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Scandia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scandia Elementary?
Scandia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Scandia Elementary, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Forest Lake Area Middle School (916 students), and Lino Lakes Elementary (501 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.