- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shoreview, MN
Turtle Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Turtle Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272295001129
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turtle Lake Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Shoreview · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Turtle Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Shoreview, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Turtle Lake Elementary held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 272295001129 · Shoreview, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 13.9:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Turtle Lake Elementary held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.3 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Turtle Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- Irondale Senio
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- This school
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- Highview Middl
Highview Middle School
823 students
- Valentine Hill
Valentine Hills Elementary
750 students
What this shows Turtle Lake Elementary reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turtle Lake Elementary compares
Turtle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 76% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 45% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 985 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Turtle Lake Elementary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turtle Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irondale Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valentine Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turtle Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turtle Lake Elementary
How many students attend Turtle Lake Elementary?
Turtle Lake Elementary has 985 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shoreview, MN. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Turtle Lake Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Turtle Lake Elementary?
10.1% of students at Turtle Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turtle Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Turtle Lake Elementary is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Shoreview, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turtle Lake Elementary?
Turtle Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Turtle Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shoreview?
By Resource Investment Index, Turtle Lake Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Shoreview, 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 Shoreview on the city page.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Turtle Lake Elementary, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Irondale Senior High (1,812 students), and Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.