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Park Terrace Elementary

8301 TERRACE RD NE, SPRING LAKE PARK, MN 55432SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
552
Students
Total enrolled
$14,649
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 552 students in grades PK–04 in SPRING LAKE PARK, Minnesota.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,649 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Park Terrace Elementary is a large elementary in SPRING LAKE PARK, Minnesota, serving grades PK–04 with 552 students. The district invests $14,649 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Park Terrace Elementary

552
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
76%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution276 male · 276 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility76%
National avg 52% · 417 students
Student Composition
11%
35%
17%
22%
13%
Asian11%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black22%
Multiracial13%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273333001462

Academic Outcomes at Park Terrace Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55432

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,649Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,649
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,445
Student Support$2,783
Administration$1,758
Operations$2,197
Other$1,465
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,649 spent per student, an estimated $6,489 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
30%
State government
61.2%
Local (property tax)
29.5%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 76% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Centerview ElementaryWoodcrest El. Spanish ImmersionNORTHPOINT ELEMENTARYElementary Lighthouse
+1 more
↓
Middle
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
↓
High School
SPRING LAKE PARK SENIOR HIGHSLP Schools Online SecondarySecondary Lighthouse
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyAnoka County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (763)600-5600
NCES ID: 273333001462
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SPRING LAKE PARK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SPRING LAKE PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
SPRING LAKE PARK SENIOR HIGH
1,947 students · 09–12
● 43 opp46% FRL
Mid
Westwood Intermediate & Middle Sch
1,691 students · 05–08
49% FRL
Elem
Centerview Elementary
661 students · KG–04
● 46 opp56% FRL
Elem
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
542 students · KG–04
● 43 opp37% FRL
Elem
NORTHPOINT ELEMENTARY
510 students · KG–04
● 46 opp30% FRL
Other
EARLY EDUCATION
119 students · PK–PK
● 43 opp59% FRL
High
SLP Schools Online Secondary
50 students · 07–12
● 43 opp62% FRL
High
Secondary Lighthouse
34 students · 07–12
● 43 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8301 TERRACE RD NE, SPRING LAKE PARK, MN 55432
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.