- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbury, MN
Aris Woodwinds
Federal NCES profile for Aris Woodwinds, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270226405238
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aris Woodwinds earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 19
- public schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aris Woodwinds has class sizes smaller than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aris Woodwinds ranks #6 of 19 public schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: Northeast Metro 916 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270226405238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Aris Woodwinds grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+73.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 270226405238 · Woodbury, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
22 enr · 3.7:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro Heights Academy (198 students)
Aris Woodwinds grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+73.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Aris Woodwinds in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro Heights
Metro Heights Academy
198 students
- East View Acad
East View Academy
122 students
- Quora Secondar
Quora Secondary School
115 students
- Karner Blue Ed
Karner Blue Education Center
101 students
- Pankalo Educat
Pankalo Education Center
88 students
- This school 22
Aris Woodwinds
22 students
What this shows Aris Woodwinds reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aris Woodwinds compares
Aris Woodwinds is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.7:1 | ▼ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 3% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 18.2%
African American 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Aris Woodwinds is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Aris Woodwinds Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Heights Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East View Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quora Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karner Blue Education Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pankalo Education Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aris Woodwinds's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aris Woodwinds
How many students attend Aris Woodwinds?
Aris Woodwinds has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aris Woodwinds?
The student-teacher ratio at Aris Woodwinds is 3.7:1, which is 77% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 76% 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 Aris Woodwinds?
15.8% of students at Aris Woodwinds are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aris Woodwinds?
The largest demographic group at Aris Woodwinds is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aris Woodwinds?
Aris Woodwinds has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Aris Woodwinds rank among public schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Aris Woodwinds ranks #6 of 19 public schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Northeast Metro 916?
Besides Aris Woodwinds, Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students), East View Academy (122 students), and Quora Secondary School (115 students). See the Northeast Metro 916 district page for the complete list.