- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Thomas Lake Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 273239001944 · Eagan, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 14.7:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Thomas Lake Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Thomas Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school 575
Thomas Lake Elementary
575 students
What this shows Thomas Lake Elementary reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Lake Elementary compares
Thomas Lake 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,328
- 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
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 (~575 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.