Enrollment
457
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susan Lindgren Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susan Lindgren Elementary
Susan Lindgren Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, enrolling 457 students.
At 14.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.8% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 457 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 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
St. Louis Park Public School Dist. also operates St. Louis Park Senior High (1,397 students) and St. Louis Park Middle School (965 students) alongside Susan Lindgren 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 Susan Lindgren Elementary compares
Susan Lindgren 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Louis Park Public School Dist., which includes Susan Lindgren Elementary.
$16,216
Per student
+6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Susan Lindgren Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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