School overview
At a glance
Reported students
400
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
53th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
Lakeview Elementary: 400 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Lakeview Elementary
Lakeview Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in ALBERT LEA. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Albert Lea Public School District. NCES reports 400 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.3%). English learners represent 9.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Lakeview Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic26.3%
- Black2%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Albert Lea Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hawthorne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Halverson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Sibley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
275 reported students
Southwest Middle
Middle · Grades 06–07
486 reported students
Albert Lea Area Learning Center
High · Grades 06–12
113 reported students
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed
Other · Grades PK–PK
68 reported students