Enrollment
420
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stillwater, MN
Stonebridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stonebridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273819001663
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stonebridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stonebridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stonebridge Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stonebridge Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stonebridge Elementary
Stonebridge Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Stillwater, Minnesota, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.0% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 420 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 289 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students) and Oak-Land Middle School (946 students) alongside Stonebridge 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 Stonebridge Elementary compares
Stonebridge 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 87.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Stonebridge Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stillwater Area Public Schools, which includes Stonebridge Elementary.
$14,073
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
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 Stonebridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stonebridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stonebridge Elementary
How many students attend Stonebridge Elementary?
Stonebridge Elementary has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stillwater, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonebridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonebridge Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stonebridge Elementary?
14.0% of students at Stonebridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stonebridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stonebridge Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stonebridge Elementary?
Stonebridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stonebridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Stonebridge Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater on the city page.
Is Stonebridge Elementary a good school?
Stonebridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. 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 Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Stonebridge Elementary, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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