- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belle Plaine, MN
Belle Plaine Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Belle Plaine Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270405000184
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Plaine Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Belle Plaine · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Plaine Senior High has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Senior High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, MN.
School address
District: Belle Plaine Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270405000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Belle Plaine Senior High held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270405000184 · Belle Plaine, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 27.9:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Crest Elementary (432 students)
Belle Plaine Senior High held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Belle Plaine Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belle Plaine Senior High
475 students
- Oak Crest Elem
Oak Crest Elementary
432 students
- Chatfield Elem
Chatfield Elementary
308 students
- Belle Plaine J
Belle Plaine Junior High
255 students
- Belle Plaine E 42
Belle Plaine Ecse
42 students
- Belle Plaine T 10
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper
10 students
What this shows Belle Plaine Senior High reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Plaine Senior High compares
Belle Plaine Senior High 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$11,646
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Belle Plaine Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Belle Plaine Public School District reports $11,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Plaine Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Plaine Ecse | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Plaine Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Plaine Senior High
How many students attend Belle Plaine Senior High?
Belle Plaine Senior High has 475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belle Plaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Plaine Senior High is 27.9:1, which is 77% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Plaine Senior High?
15.9% of students at Belle Plaine Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Plaine Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Belle Plaine Senior High is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Belle Plaine, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Plaine Senior High?
Belle Plaine Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Belle Plaine Senior High rank among public schools in Belle Plaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Plaine Senior High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Belle Plaine Public School District?
Besides Belle Plaine Senior High, Belle Plaine Public School District also operates Oak Crest Elementary (432 students), Chatfield Elementary (308 students), and Belle Plaine Junior High (255 students). See the Belle Plaine Public School District district page for the complete list.