- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashby, MN
Ashby Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Ashby Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270330000137
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashby Secondary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 137
- students enrolled
Ashby Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ashby Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270330000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ashby Secondary grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 270330000137 · Ashby, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 13.7:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashby Elementary (178 students)
Ashby Secondary grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Ashby Secondary compares
Ashby Secondary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 43% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,689
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Ashby Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Ashby Public School District reports $12,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashby Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashby Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashby Secondary
How many students attend Ashby Secondary?
Ashby Secondary has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashby, MN. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashby Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashby Secondary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Ashby Secondary?
28.0% of students at Ashby Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashby Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Ashby Secondary is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Ashby, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashby Secondary?
Ashby Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Ashby Public School District?
Besides Ashby Secondary, Ashby Public School District also operates Ashby Elementary (178 students). See the Ashby Public School District district page for the complete list.