Enrollment
22
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aris Woodwinds compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aris Woodwinds
Aris Woodwinds is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Woodbury, Minnesota, enrolling 22 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.7:1, Aris Woodwinds is leaner than roughly 97% of Minnesota schools and 77% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 22 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Northeast Metro 916 also operates Metro Heights Academy (198 students) and East View Academy (122 students) alongside Aris Woodwinds.
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 Aris Woodwinds compares
Aris Woodwinds on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~22 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Aris Woodwinds a good school?
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. 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 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.
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