Enrollment
22
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270005102371
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council — Bemidji, MN
Federal NCES profile for Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council reports 22 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 81% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 14.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% below the Minnesota average and 72% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 81% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% 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
3:1
students per teacher
— 81% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 22 Top 12% in Minnesota — larger than 88% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 3:1 -81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 14.3% -67% vs state
NCES ID 270005102371
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 95.5%
White 4.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Similar other schools in Bemidji
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Horace May Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Northern Elementary
Standard public school
282 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
J.W. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
238 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Paul Bunyan Center
Standard public school
118 students 6:1 students per teacher
Bemidji Area Learning Center
Alternative education program
60 students 30:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
How many students attend Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council?
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council has 22 students enrolled. It is a other school in BEMIDJI, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council is 3:1, which is 81% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council?
14.3% of students at Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council?
The largest demographic group at Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council is American Indian / Alaska Native at 95.5%. The school serves a student body in BEMIDJI, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council?
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.