Enrollment
188
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Wing, MN
5riversonline Secondary
Federal NCES profile for 5riversonline Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279144305447
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
5riversonline Secondary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Red Wing · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
5riversonline Secondary has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 5riversonline Secondary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Red Wing, MN.
School address
District: Goodhue County Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279144305447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+138% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 5riversonline Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at 5riversonline Secondary
5riversonline Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Red Wing, Minnesota, enrolling 188 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Minnesota schools and 138% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 188 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Goodhue County Education District also operates Reach Programs (68 students) and Tower View Alternative High School (63 students) alongside 5riversonline Secondary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 5riversonline Secondary compares
5riversonline Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.6:1 | ▲ 138% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37.6:1
students per teacher
- 138% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, 5riversonline Secondary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How 5riversonline Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Programs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tower View Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways Program Grades 8-12 | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| 5riversonline Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways Program Grades 6-7 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to 5riversonline Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about 5riversonline Secondary
How many students attend 5riversonline Secondary?
5riversonline Secondary has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Wing, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 5riversonline Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at 5riversonline Secondary is 37.6:1, which is 138% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 5riversonline Secondary?
30.3% of students at 5riversonline Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 5riversonline Secondary?
The largest demographic group at 5riversonline Secondary is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Red Wing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 5riversonline Secondary?
5riversonline Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 5riversonline Secondary rank among schools in Red Wing?
By Resource Investment Index, 5riversonline Secondary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Red Wing, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Red Wing on the city page.
Is 5riversonline Secondary a good school?
5riversonline Secondary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Goodhue County Education District?
Besides 5riversonline Secondary, Goodhue County Education District also operates Reach Programs (68 students), Tower View Alternative High School (63 students), and Pathways Program Grades 8-12 (31 students). See the Goodhue County Education District district page for the complete list.
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