Enrollment
94
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosemount, MN
917 Sun
Federal NCES profile for 917 Sun, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002604218
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
917 Sun earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Rosemount · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
917 Sun has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 917 Sun ranks #4 of 7 schools in Rosemount, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 917 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002604218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 917 Sun compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at 917 Sun
917 Sun is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rosemount, Minnesota, enrolling 94 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.7:1, 917 Sun is leaner than roughly 99% of Minnesota schools and 83% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 94 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Intermediate School District 917 also operates 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students) and Dakota Cty. Alc (112 students) alongside 917 Sun.
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 917 Sun compares
917 Sun on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 83% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 46.8%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, 917 Sun is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How 917 Sun Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Cty. Alc | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Heights Alc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tea | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| 917 Intra-Dakota Educational Alt | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 917 Sun's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 4.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~94 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about 917 Sun
How many students attend 917 Sun?
917 Sun has 94 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Rosemount, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 917 Sun?
The student-teacher ratio at 917 Sun is 2.7:1, which is 83% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 917 Sun?
62.4% of students at 917 Sun are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 917 Sun?
The largest demographic group at 917 Sun is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Rosemount, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 917 Sun?
917 Sun has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 917 Sun rank among schools in Rosemount?
By Resource Investment Index, 917 Sun ranks #4 of 7 schools in Rosemount, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rosemount on the city page.
Is 917 Sun a good school?
917 Sun earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Intermediate School District 917?
Besides 917 Sun, Intermediate School District 917 also operates 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students), Dakota Cty. Alc (112 students), and West Heights Alc (54 students). See the Intermediate School District 917 district page for the complete list.
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