- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodbury, MN
Valley Crossing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Valley Crossing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273381004967
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Crossing Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Crossing Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Crossing Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381004967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Valley Crossing Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 273381004967 · Woodbury, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 18.4:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Valley Crossing Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Valley Crossing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 734
Valley Crossing Elementary
734 students
What this shows Valley Crossing Elementary reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Crossing Elementary compares
Valley Crossing 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 75% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Asian 20.4%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Valley Crossing Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Crossing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Crossing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Crossing Elementary
How many students attend Valley Crossing Elementary?
Valley Crossing Elementary has 734 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Crossing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Crossing Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Crossing Elementary?
10.5% of students at Valley Crossing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Crossing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Valley Crossing Elementary is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Crossing Elementary?
Valley Crossing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Valley Crossing Elementary rank among elementary schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Crossing Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, 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 Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Valley Crossing Elementary, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.