Laurentian Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurentian Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurentian Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Laurentian Elementary School?
479 students attend Laurentian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Laurentian Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurentian Elementary School?
Laurentian Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurentian Elementary School offer ?
Laurentian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Laurentian Elementary School part of?
Laurentian Elementary School is part of Rock Ridge School District.
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