At a glance
Reported students
492
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279
Otter Lake Elementary: 492 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.3:1 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
- 507
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Otter Lake Elementary
Otter Lake Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in White Bear Lake. It is one of 21 current school records connected to White Bear Lake School District. NCES reports 492 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.4%) and multiracial (7.9%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Otter Lake Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.31
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.4%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black2.8%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
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
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 White Bear Lake School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
North Star Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
467 reported students
Oneka Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
463 reported students
Matoska International
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Vadnais Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Lakeaires Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
Public schools near Otter Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · White Bear Lake School District | KG–05 | 469 | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Lake Elementary Elementary · White Bear Lake School District | PK–05 | 239 | 1.7 mi |
| Lakeaires Elementary Elementary · White Bear Lake School District | PK–05 | 396 | 3.3 mi |
| Normandy Park Education Center Elementary · White Bear Lake School District | PK–KG | 154 | 3.6 mi |
| Vadnais Heights Elementary Elementary · White Bear Lake School District | PK–05 | 405 | 4 mi |
| Snail Lake Kindergarten Center Elementary · Mounds View Public School District | PK–KG | 357 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Otter Lake Elementary
What grades does Otter Lake Elementary serve?
Otter Lake Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in White Bear Lake School District.
How many students attend Otter Lake Elementary?
Otter Lake Elementary reported 492 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 507 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Otter Lake Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 492 students and 37 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 Otter Lake Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Otter Lake Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on White Bear Lake School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Otter Lake Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.5% 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 Otter Lake Elementary in?
Otter Lake Elementary is part of White Bear Lake School District, based in White Bear Lake, MN, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Otter Lake Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary (1.6 mi), Birch Lake Elementary (1.7 mi), Lakeaires Elementary (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.