- Enrollment
- 3,514
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minnetonka, MN
Scenic Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scenic Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271167000549
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scenic Heights Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Minnetonka · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scenic Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN.
School address
District: Minnetonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271167000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Scenic Heights Elementary held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 271167000549 · Minnetonka, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
930 enr · 14.8:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students)
Scenic Heights Elementary held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Scenic Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnetonka Sen
Minnetonka Senior High
3,514 students
- Minnetonka Eas 1,320
Minnetonka East Middle
1,320 students
- Minnetonka Wes 1,297
Minnetonka West Middle
1,297 students
- This school 930
Scenic Heights Elementary
930 students
- Groveland Elem 903
Groveland Elementary
903 students
- Minnewashta El 880
Minnewashta Elementary
880 students
What this shows Scenic Heights Elementary reports 930 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scenic Heights Elementary compares
Scenic Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 86% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 930 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
930
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$14,594
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 930 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Asian 19.4%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Scenic Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minnetonka Public School District reports $14,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scenic Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnetonka West Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groveland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnewashta Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scenic Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~930 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scenic Heights Elementary
How many students attend Scenic Heights Elementary?
Scenic Heights Elementary has 930 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minnetonka, MN. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scenic Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scenic Heights Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Scenic Heights Elementary?
6.0% of students at Scenic Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scenic Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scenic Heights Elementary is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Minnetonka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scenic Heights Elementary?
Scenic Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Scenic Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minnetonka?
By Resource Investment Index, Scenic Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Minnetonka, 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 Minnetonka on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnetonka Public School District?
Besides Scenic Heights Elementary, Minnetonka Public School District also operates Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), Minnetonka East Middle (1,320 students), and Minnetonka West Middle (1,297 students). See the Minnetonka Public School District district page for the complete list.