- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Battle Lake, MN
Battle Lake Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Battle Lake Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270375000176
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Lake Secondary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 184
- students enrolled
Battle Lake Secondary has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Battle Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270375000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Battle Lake Secondary held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270375000176 · Battle Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 18.4:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Battle Lake Elementary (230 students)
Battle Lake Secondary held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Battle Lake Secondary compares
Battle Lake Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,845
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Battle Lake Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Battle Lake Public School District reports $13,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battle Lake Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Lake 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Lake Secondary
How many students attend Battle Lake Secondary?
Battle Lake Secondary has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Battle Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Lake Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Lake Secondary is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Lake Secondary?
27.5% of students at Battle Lake Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Lake Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Battle Lake Secondary is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Battle Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Lake Secondary?
Battle Lake Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Battle Lake Public School District?
Besides Battle Lake Secondary, Battle Lake Public School District also operates Battle Lake Elementary (230 students). See the Battle Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.