THOMAS LAKE ELEMENTARY

tl.district196.org/

575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Lake Elementary is a public school located in Eagan, Minnesota, and is a part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. It emphasizes foundational learning, personal growth, and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school.

As a member of District 196, Thomas Lake Elementary benefits from a robust administrative framework and access to extensive district resources, including specialized programs and modern educational technology. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families, encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall learning experience. With a dedication to high standards, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative environment where students are challenged, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

575

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	61
Black	27
Asian	47
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
390 (67.8%)
Hispanic
61 (10.6%)
Two or More
48 (8.3%)
Asian
47 (8.2%)
Black
27 (4.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Phone:	(651)683-6890
Website:	http://tl.district196.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 104