At a glance
Reported students
488
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Laurentian Elementary: 488 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Laurentian Elementary
Laurentian Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Eveleth. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Rock Ridge Public Schools. NCES reports 488 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.5%) and multiracial (7.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Laurentian Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.6 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 many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.5%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.4%
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.
Other schools in Rock Ridge Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–06
389 reported students
Parkview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
336 reported students
Rock Ridge High School ALP
High · Grades 07–12
27 reported students
Rock Ridge High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,048 reported students
Public schools near Laurentian Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ridge ISD 2909 Credit Recovery High · Northland Learning Center | 09–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Rock Ridge High School ALP High · Rock Ridge Public Schools | 07–12 | 27 | 0.3 mi |
| Rock Ridge High School High · Rock Ridge Public Schools | 07–12 | 1,048 | 0.3 mi |
| North Star Elementary Elementary · Rock Ridge Public Schools | 03–06 | 389 | 3.2 mi |
| Parkview Elementary Elementary · Rock Ridge Public Schools | PK–02 | 336 | 3.7 mi |
| Merritt Elementary Elementary · Mountain Iron-Buhl School District | PK–06 | 354 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Laurentian Elementary
What grades does Laurentian Elementary serve?
Laurentian Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rock Ridge Public Schools.
How many students attend Laurentian Elementary?
Laurentian Elementary reported 488 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Laurentian Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 488 students and 33.6 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 Laurentian Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Laurentian Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rock Ridge Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Laurentian Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.2% 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 Laurentian Elementary in?
Laurentian Elementary is part of Rock Ridge Public Schools, based in Virginia, MN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Laurentian Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rock Ridge ISD 2909 Credit Recovery (0.3 mi), Rock Ridge High School ALP (0.3 mi), Rock Ridge High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.