- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belgrade, MN
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.
Federal NCES profile for Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270010502567
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 316
- students enrolled
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010502567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 270010502567 · Belgrade, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 13.7:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Elementary (294 students)
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. compares
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 26% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,647
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School Dist reports $12,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.'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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.
How many students attend Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.?
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belgrade, MN. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.?
The student-teacher ratio at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. 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 Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.?
31.7% of students at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.?
The largest demographic group at Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Belgrade, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec.?
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School Dist?
Besides Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Sec., Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School Dist also operates Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Elementary (294 students). See the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa School Dist district page for the complete list.