- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, MN
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Lakeside Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270042005091
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Lakeside Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Swmetro Lakeside Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Lakeside Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Buffalo, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042005091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Swmetro Lakeside Academy shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 270042005091 · Buffalo, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 23:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Online Learning (115 students)
Swmetro Lakeside Academy shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Lakeside Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swmetro Online
Swmetro Online Learning
115 students
- Swmetro Level
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
71 students
- Swmetro Shakop
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed
63 students
- Swmetro Alc
Swmetro Alc
52 students
- Swmetro Buffal 26
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
26 students
- This school 23
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
23 students
What this shows Swmetro Lakeside Academy reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Lakeside Academy compares
Swmetro Lakeside Academy 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Swmetro Lakeside Academy is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Swmetro Lakeside Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Online Learning | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Level 4 Programs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Alc | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Lakeside Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Lakeside Academy
How many students attend Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Buffalo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Lakeside Academy is 23:1, which is 46% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
63.6% of students at Swmetro Lakeside Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Lakeside Academy is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Lakeside Academy?
Swmetro Lakeside Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Swmetro Lakeside Academy rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Lakeside Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Buffalo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Lakeside Academy, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 also operates Swmetro Online Learning (115 students), Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students), and Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed (63 students). See the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 district page for the complete list.