- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Lake, MN
Big Lake Online 6-12
Federal NCES profile for Big Lake Online 6-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270546005465
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Lake Online 6-12 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Big Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Online 6-12 ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, MN.
School address
District: Big Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270546005465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Big Lake Online 6-12 grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+43.8%).
Teacher FTE added 0.3 → 0.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 270546005465 · Big Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 28.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Lake Senior High (902 students)
Big Lake Online 6-12 grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+43.8%). Teacher FTE added 0.3 → 0.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Big Lake Online 6-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Lake Senio
Big Lake Senior High
902 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
758 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary
756 students
- Big Lake Middl
Big Lake Middle School
632 students
- This school 118
Big Lake Online 6-12
118 students
- Big Lake Onlin 24
Big Lake Online K-5
24 students
What this shows Big Lake Online 6-12 reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Lake Online 6-12 compares
Big Lake Online 6-12 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$13,268
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 70.3%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Big Lake Online 6-12 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Big Lake Public School District reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Lake Online 6-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Independence Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Big Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Big Lake Online K-5 | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Big Lake Online 6-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Big Lake Online 6-12
How many students attend Big Lake Online 6-12?
Big Lake Online 6-12 has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), up 56.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Lake Online 6-12?
28.9% of students at Big Lake Online 6-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Lake Online 6-12?
The largest demographic group at Big Lake Online 6-12 is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Big Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Lake Online 6-12?
Big Lake Online 6-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Big Lake Online 6-12 rank among public schools in Big Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Lake Online 6-12 ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, 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 Big Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Lake Public School District?
Besides Big Lake Online 6-12, Big Lake Public School District also operates Big Lake Senior High (902 students), Independence Elementary (758 students), and Liberty Elementary (756 students). See the Big Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.