- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mound, MN
Shirley Hills Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Shirley Hills Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272292001113
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirley Hills Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 447
- students enrolled
Shirley Hills Primary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Westonka Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272292001113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Shirley Hills Primary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 272292001113 · Mound, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mound Westonka High School (895 students)
Shirley Hills Primary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Shirley Hills Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mound Westonka
Mound Westonka High School
895 students
- Grandview Midd
Grandview Middle School
606 students
- This school
Shirley Hills Primary School
447 students
- Hilltop Primar
Hilltop Primary School
422 students
- Westonka Sp Ed 62
Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe
62 students
- Transition Plu 10
Transition Plus
10 students
What this shows Shirley Hills Primary School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirley Hills Primary School compares
Shirley Hills Primary School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$14,329
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Shirley Hills Primary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westonka Public School District reports $14,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shirley Hills Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound Westonka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westonka Sp Ed Ecfe | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Transition Plus | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Shirley Hills Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Hills Primary School
How many students attend Shirley Hills Primary School?
Shirley Hills Primary School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mound, MN. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Hills Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley Hills Primary School is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Shirley Hills Primary School?
17.3% of students at Shirley Hills Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirley Hills Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Shirley Hills Primary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Mound, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirley Hills Primary School?
Shirley Hills Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Westonka Public School District?
Besides Shirley Hills Primary School, Westonka Public School District also operates Mound Westonka High School (895 students), Grandview Middle School (606 students), and Hilltop Primary School (422 students). See the Westonka Public School District district page for the complete list.