Enrollment
575
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagan, MN
Thomas Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273239001944
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Lake Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Eagan · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Lake Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239001944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Lake Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Lake Elementary
Thomas Lake Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eagan, Minnesota, enrolling 575 students.
At 14.7:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 575 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.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students) and Eastview Senior High (2,328 students) alongside Thomas Lake 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 Thomas Lake Elementary compares
Thomas Lake 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,314
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 8.2%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Thomas Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan, which includes Thomas Lake Elementary.
$14,314
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Thomas Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Lake Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Lake Elementary?
Thomas Lake Elementary has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagan, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Lake Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Thomas Lake Elementary?
17.5% of students at Thomas Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Lake Elementary is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Eagan, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Lake Elementary?
Thomas Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Thomas Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eagan?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Lake Elementary ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Eagan, 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 Eagan on the city page.
Is Thomas Lake Elementary a good school?
Thomas Lake Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Thomas Lake Elementary, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.
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