- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 35.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bloomington, MN
Bloomington Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Bloomington Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270579003706
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomington Transition Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomington Transition Center has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington Transition Center ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Bloomington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270579003706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Bloomington Transition Center grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+60.8%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 270579003706 · Bloomington, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 20:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students)
Bloomington Transition Center grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (+60.8%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Bloomington Transition Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Seni
Jefferson Senior High
1,684 students
- Kennedy Senior
Kennedy Senior High
1,578 students
- Olson Middle
Olson Middle
762 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle
711 students
- Valley View Mi 647
Valley View Middle
647 students
- This school 80
Bloomington Transition Center
80 students
What this shows Bloomington Transition Center reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomington Transition Center compares
Bloomington Transition Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Bloomington Transition Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bloomington Public School District reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomington Transition Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomington Transition Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomington Transition Center
How many students attend Bloomington Transition Center?
Bloomington Transition Center has 80 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomington Transition Center is 20:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloomington Transition Center?
64.7% of students at Bloomington Transition Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomington Transition Center?
The largest demographic group at Bloomington Transition Center is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomington Transition Center?
Bloomington Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bloomington Transition Center rank among high schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomington Transition Center ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Bloomington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Public School District?
Besides Bloomington Transition Center, Bloomington Public School District also operates Jefferson Senior High (1,684 students), Kennedy Senior High (1,578 students), and Olson Middle (762 students). See the Bloomington Public School District district page for the complete list.