- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barnum, MN
Barnum Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Barnum Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270369000172
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnum Secondary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 312
- students enrolled
Barnum Secondary has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barnum Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270369000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Barnum Secondary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 270369000172 · Barnum, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 17.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnum Elementary (348 students)
Barnum Secondary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Barnum Secondary compares
Barnum Secondary is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
73.7%
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
$12,118
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Barnum Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Barnum Public School District reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnum Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnum Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnum 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnum Secondary
How many students attend Barnum Secondary?
Barnum Secondary has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barnum, MN. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnum Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnum Secondary is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnum Secondary?
26.4% of students at Barnum Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnum Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Barnum Secondary is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Barnum, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnum Secondary?
Barnum Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Barnum Public School District?
Besides Barnum Secondary, Barnum Public School District also operates Barnum Elementary (348 students). See the Barnum Public School District district page for the complete list.