At a glance
Reported students
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
0.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
35.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
694
Big Lake Online K-5: 24 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
35.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 43
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 43:1
What the reported data says about Big Lake Online K-5
Big Lake Online K-5 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Big Lake. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Big Lake Public School District. NCES reports 24 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 35.8:1, above 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.5%) and Asian (20.8%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Big Lake Online K-5
- 1How do the reported 35.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 0.67 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.5%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black8.3%
- Asian20.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Big Lake Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
756 reported students
Independence Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
758 reported students
Big Lake Online 6-12
High · Grades 06–12
118 reported students
Big Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
632 reported students
Big Lake Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
902 reported students
Public schools near Big Lake Online K-5
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Elementary Elementary · Big Lake Public School District | 03–05 | 758 | 0.3 mi |
| Liberty Elementary Elementary · Big Lake Public School District | PK–02 | 756 | 0.7 mi |
| Foundations I Elementary · Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci | KG–06 | 5 | 3.5 mi |
| Swan River Montessori Charter Sch Elementary · Charter · Swan River Montessori Charter Sch | PK–06 | 161 | 4 mi |
| Pinewood Elementary - SNW Elementary · Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci | KG–06 | 7 | 4 mi |
| Pinewood Elementary Elementary · Monticello Public School District | 01–05 | 794 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Big Lake Online K-5
What grades does Big Lake Online K-5 serve?
Big Lake Online K-5 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Big Lake Public School District.
How many students attend Big Lake Online K-5?
Big Lake Online K-5 reported 24 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 43 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Big Lake Online K-5?
The calculated ratio is 35.8:1, based on 24 students and 0.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Big Lake Online K-5 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Big Lake Online K-5 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Big Lake Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Big Lake Online K-5 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Big Lake Online K-5 in?
Big Lake Online K-5 is part of Big Lake Public School District, based in Big Lake, MN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Big Lake Online K-5?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Independence Elementary (0.3 mi), Liberty Elementary (0.7 mi), Foundations I (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.