Enrollment
2
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anoka, MN
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program
Federal NCES profile for Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270318002503
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Anoka · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 2
- students enrolled
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program ranks #1 of 4 schools in Anoka, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318002503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program is a small combined-grade school in Anoka, Minnesota, enrolling 2 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2:1, Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program is leaner than roughly 99% of Minnesota schools and 87% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Minnesota schools, with 2 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (50%) (diversity index 50/100).
Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students) and Champlin Park High School (2,978 students) alongside Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program.
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 Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program compares
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2:1 | ▼ 87% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
2:1
students per teacher
- 87% 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.
Funding equity
$14,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program.
$14,265
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~2 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~2:1)
Next steps
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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 an alternative 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 2:1, which is 87% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Anoka, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program?
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program rank among schools in Anoka?
By Resource Investment Index, Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program ranks #1 of 4 schools in Anoka, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anoka on the city page.
Is Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program a good school?
Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota. 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 Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Anoka-Hennepin Specialty Program, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.
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