- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Louis Park, MN
Susan Lindgren Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Susan Lindgren Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273378001531
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan Lindgren Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Saint Louis Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Susan Lindgren Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Lindgren Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Louis Park, MN.
School address
District: St. Louis Park Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 273378001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Susan Lindgren Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 273378001531 · Saint Louis Park, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.3:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students)
Susan Lindgren Elementary held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Susan Lindgren Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Senior High
1,397 students
- St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Middle School
965 students
- Park Spanish I 533
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary
533 students
- Aquila Element 498
Aquila Elementary
498 students
- This school 457
Susan Lindgren Elementary
457 students
- Peter Hobart E 435
Peter Hobart Elementary
435 students
What this shows Susan Lindgren Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susan Lindgren Elementary compares
Susan Lindgren 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Susan Lindgren Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis Park Public School Dist. reports $16,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susan Lindgren Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Louis Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Spanish Immersion Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aquila Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Hobart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susan Lindgren Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susan Lindgren Elementary
How many students attend Susan Lindgren Elementary?
Susan Lindgren Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Louis Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan Lindgren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan Lindgren Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Susan Lindgren Elementary?
37.8% of students at Susan Lindgren Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan Lindgren Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Susan Lindgren Elementary is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Saint Louis Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan Lindgren Elementary?
Susan Lindgren Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Susan Lindgren Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Louis Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Lindgren Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Louis Park, 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 Saint Louis Park on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis Park Public School Dist.?
Besides Susan Lindgren Elementary, St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students), St. Louis Park Middle School (965 students), and Park Spanish Immersion Elementary (533 students). See the St. Louis Park Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.