Enrollment
985
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turtle Lake Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turtle Lake Elementary
Turtle Lake Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Shoreview, Minnesota, enrolling 985 students.
At 13.9:1, 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, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Minnesota average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 985 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 985 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students) and Irondale Senior High (1,812 students) alongside Turtle 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 Turtle Lake Elementary compares
Turtle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,447
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mounds View Public School District, which includes Turtle Lake Elementary.
$14,447
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 58.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~985 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Turtle Lake Elementary a good school?
Turtle Lake Elementary earns 49/100 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 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.
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