- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waconia, MN
Southview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274146000363
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Waconia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southview Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waconia, MN.
School address
District: Waconia Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274146000363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Southview Elementary shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 274146000363 · Waconia, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 15.1:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Waconia High School (1,335 students)
Southview Elementary shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Southview Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waconia High S
Waconia High School
1,335 students
- Waconia Middle
Waconia Middle School
885 students
- This school
Southview Elementary
544 students
- Bayview Elemen 530
Bayview Elementary
530 students
- Laketown Eleme 530
Laketown Elementary
530 students
- Early Childhoo 67
Early Childhood Special Education
67 students
What this shows Southview Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Elementary compares
Southview 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 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 89.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Southview Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waconia Public School District reports $13,116 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waconia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waconia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laketown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southview Elementary
How many students attend Southview Elementary?
Southview Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waconia, MN. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Southview Elementary?
10.9% of students at Southview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southview Elementary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Waconia, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Elementary?
Southview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Southview Elementary rank among elementary schools in Waconia?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Waconia, 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 Waconia on the city page.
What other schools are in Waconia Public School District?
Besides Southview Elementary, Waconia Public School District also operates Waconia High School (1,335 students), Waconia Middle School (885 students), and Bayview Elementary (530 students). See the Waconia Public School District district page for the complete list.