- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackduck, MN
Blackduck Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Blackduck Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270573000213
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackduck Secondary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 284
- students enrolled
Blackduck Secondary has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Blackduck Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270573000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Blackduck Secondary held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 270573000213 · Blackduck, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 18.9:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackduck Elementary (412 students)
Blackduck Secondary held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Blackduck Secondary compares
Blackduck Secondary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$14,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Blackduck Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blackduck Public School District reports $14,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackduck Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackduck Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackduck Secondary'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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackduck Secondary
How many students attend Blackduck Secondary?
Blackduck Secondary has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackduck, MN. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackduck Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackduck Secondary is 18.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackduck Secondary?
51.3% of students at Blackduck Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackduck Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Blackduck Secondary is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Blackduck, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackduck Secondary?
Blackduck Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Blackduck Public School District?
Besides Blackduck Secondary, Blackduck Public School District also operates Blackduck Elementary (412 students). See the Blackduck Public School District district page for the complete list.