- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MN
Zachary Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Zachary Lane 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 273178001339
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zachary Lane Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Zachary Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zachary Lane Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Zachary Lane Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 273178001339 · Plymouth, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 17.8:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Zachary Lane Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Zachary Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 428
Zachary Lane Elementary
428 students
What this shows Zachary Lane Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zachary Lane Elementary compares
Zachary Lane 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
African American 20.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Zachary Lane Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zachary Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zachary Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zachary Lane Elementary
How many students attend Zachary Lane Elementary?
Zachary Lane Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zachary Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Zachary Lane Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zachary Lane Elementary?
24.7% of students at Zachary Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zachary Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Zachary Lane Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zachary Lane Elementary?
Zachary Lane 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 Zachary Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Zachary Lane Elementary ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Zachary Lane Elementary, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.