Enrollment
668
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maple Grove, MN
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch
Federal NCES profile for Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272520001211
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Maple Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch ranks #7 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN.
School address
District: Osseo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272520001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch is a large combined-grade school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Minnesota schools and 32% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1113 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students) and Osseo Senior High (2,289 students) alongside Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch.
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 Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch compares
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 39.4%
African American 24.9%
Asian 20.2%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osseo Public School District, which includes Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch.
$15,525
Per student
+2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osseo Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Center Ib World School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osseo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,061
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,598
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch
How many students attend Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch?
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maple Grove, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch is 20.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch?
27.0% of students at Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch?
The largest demographic group at Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Maple Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch?
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch rank among schools in Maple Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch ranks #7 of 10 schools in Maple Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maple Grove on the city page.
Is Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch a good school?
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Osseo Public School District?
Besides Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech Sch, Osseo Public School District also operates Maple Grove Senior High (2,453 students), Osseo Senior High (2,289 students), and Park Center Ib World School (2,061 students). See the Osseo Public School District district page for the complete list.
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