- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Somerset Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 274227001780 · Mendota Heights, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 13.7:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Rivers High School (1,710 students)
Somerset Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Somerset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Rivers Hig
Two Rivers High School
1,710 students
- Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills Middle
785 students
- Heritage E-Ste
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- Garlough Envir 414
Garlough Environmental Magnet
414 students
- This school 412
Somerset Elementary
412 students
- Pilot Knob Ste 387
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
387 students
What this shows Somerset Elementary reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Elementary compares
Somerset 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan reports $16,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.