Enrollment
284
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackduck Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackduck Secondary
Blackduck Secondary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blackduck, Minnesota, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 284 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #144.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Blackduck Public School District, also runs Blackduck Elementary (412 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blackduck Secondary compares
Blackduck Secondary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackduck Public School District, which includes Blackduck Secondary.
$14,087
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 75.5%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Blackduck Secondary a good school?
Blackduck Secondary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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