- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Bear Lake, MN
Vadnais Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vadnais Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274236001795
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vadnais Heights Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vadnais Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vadnais Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236001795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Vadnais Heights Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 274236001795 · White Bear Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 13.5:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
Vadnais Heights Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Vadnais Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- Sunrise Park M
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- This school 405
Vadnais Heights Elementary
405 students
What this shows Vadnais Heights Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vadnais Heights Elementary compares
Vadnais Heights Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 41% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,111
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
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Vadnais Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vadnais Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vadnais Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vadnais Heights Elementary
How many students attend Vadnais Heights Elementary?
Vadnais Heights Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vadnais Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vadnais Heights Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Vadnais Heights Elementary?
32.3% of students at Vadnais Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vadnais Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vadnais Heights Elementary is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vadnais Heights Elementary?
Vadnais Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Vadnais Heights Elementary rank among schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Vadnais Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides Vadnais Heights Elementary, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.