Enrollment
2
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270318002503
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program — Anoka, MN
Federal NCES profile for Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 96
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program reports 2 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 94% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 94% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anoka-Hennepin School District spends $16,817 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.0% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 94% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
— 94% below state mean
Top 0% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,817
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 2 Top 1% in Minnesota — larger than 99% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 1:1 -94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 270318002503
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program.
$16,817
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 66.0%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program
How many students attend Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program?
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program has 2 students enrolled. It is a other school in ANOKA, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program is 1:1, which is 94% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program?
The largest demographic group at Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0%. The school serves a student body in ANOKA, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program?
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.