Enrollment
412
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mendota Heights, MN
Somerset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274227001780
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mendota Heights · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mendota Heights, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227001780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Elementary
Somerset Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, enrolling 412 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 412 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students) and Friendly Hills Middle (785 students) alongside Somerset 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 Somerset Elementary compares
Somerset 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$16,628
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 4.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Somerset Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, which includes Somerset Elementary.
$16,628
Per student
+9%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 53.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 Somerset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendly Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Elementary
How many students attend Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mendota Heights, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Somerset Elementary?
20.4% of students at Somerset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Elementary is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Mendota Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Elementary rank among schools in Mendota Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mendota Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mendota Heights on the city page.
Is Somerset Elementary a good school?
Somerset Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Besides Somerset Elementary, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students), Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.
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