At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
29
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
17%-30.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Elementary Lighthouse is a public elementary serving grades 1–6 in SPRING LAKE PARK, Minnesota. The school enrolls 29 students. It is part of the SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
17% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 48% state average)
Intimate school community
29 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span1–6
DistrictSPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County27003
CitySPRING LAKE PARK
ZIP55432
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273333004657
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment29
White58.6%
Hispanic / Latino6.9%
Black / African American6.9%
Asian10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
58.6%
Hispanic
6.9%
Black
6.9%
Asian
10.3%
Two+
17.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.