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#913 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 46% in state
Thomas Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan · Eagan, MN
A Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4350 THOMAS LAKE RD, Eagan, MN 55122
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Lake Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,873/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eagan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,980
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/healthEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Becks Montessori Accelerated Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of EaganPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Deerwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 526 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #17 of 36
- District spending per student
- $15,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Lake Elementary is listed in ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Lake Elementary
Thomas Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Eagan, MN, part of Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, serving approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #913 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Lake Elementary
What grades does Thomas Lake Elementary serve?
Thomas Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Lake Elementary?
Thomas Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Lake Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Thomas Lake Elementary ranks #913 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Thomas Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Lake Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Thomas Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Thomas Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Lake Elementary?
22.4% of students at Thomas Lake Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (651) 683-6890
- Area population (ZIP 55122)
- 31,483
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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