- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aitkin, MN
Aitkin Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Aitkin Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270276000057
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aitkin Secondary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Aitkin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Aitkin Secondary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aitkin Secondary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Aitkin, MN.
School address
District: Aitkin Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270276000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Aitkin Secondary School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270276000057 · Aitkin, MN Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 13.1:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Rippleside Elementary (476 students)
Aitkin Secondary School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Aitkin Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aitkin Secondary School
509 students
- Rippleside Ele
Rippleside Elementary
476 students
- Aitkin Alterna 4
Aitkin Alternative Learning Program
4 students
What this shows Aitkin Secondary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aitkin Secondary School compares
Aitkin Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Aitkin Secondary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Aitkin Public School District reports $14,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aitkin Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rippleside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aitkin Alternative Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Aitkin Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aitkin Secondary School
How many students attend Aitkin Secondary School?
Aitkin Secondary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aitkin, MN. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aitkin Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aitkin Secondary School is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Aitkin Secondary School?
35.9% of students at Aitkin Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aitkin Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Aitkin Secondary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Aitkin, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aitkin Secondary School?
Aitkin Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aitkin Secondary School rank among schools in Aitkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Aitkin Secondary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Aitkin, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aitkin Public School District?
Besides Aitkin Secondary School, Aitkin Public School District also operates Rippleside Elementary (476 students) and Aitkin Alternative Learning Program (4 students). See the Aitkin Public School District district page for the complete list.