- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Becker, MN
Becker Primary
Federal NCES profile for Becker Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270387003092
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Becker Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Becker · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Becker Primary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Primary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Becker, MN.
School address
District: Becker Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270387003092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Becker Primary held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270387003092 · Becker, MN Other · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 14.3:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Becker Senior High (881 students)
Becker Primary held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Becker Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Becker Senior
Becker Senior High
881 students
- This school
Becker Primary
672 students
- Becker Middle
Becker Middle
656 students
- Becker Interme
Becker Intermediate Elementary
644 students
- Becker Alterna 24
Becker Alternative Learning Program
24 students
What this shows Becker Primary reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Becker Primary compares
Becker Primary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,905
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
Counselors0.0 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 90.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Becker Primary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Becker Public School District reports $12,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Becker Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becker Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Becker Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Becker Intermediate Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Becker Alternative Learning Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Becker Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Becker Primary
How many students attend Becker Primary?
Becker Primary has 672 students enrolled. It is a public school in Becker, MN. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becker Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Becker Primary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Becker Primary?
22.2% of students at Becker Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becker Primary?
The largest demographic group at Becker Primary is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Becker, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becker Primary?
Becker Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Becker Primary rank among public schools in Becker?
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Primary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Becker, 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 Becker on the city page.
What other schools are in Becker Public School District?
Besides Becker Primary, Becker Public School District also operates Becker Senior High (881 students), Becker Middle (656 students), and Becker Intermediate Elementary (644 students). See the Becker Public School District district page for the complete list.