- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Braham, MN
Braham Area Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Braham Area Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270606000247
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Braham Area Secondary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 354
- students enrolled
Braham Area Secondary has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Braham Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270606000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Braham Area Secondary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 270606000247 · Braham, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 20.8:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Braham Elementary (429 students)
Braham Area Secondary held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Braham Area Secondary compares
Braham Area 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$11,797
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
36
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Braham Area Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Braham Public School District reports $11,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Braham Area Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braham Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Braham Area 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Braham Area Secondary
How many students attend Braham Area Secondary?
Braham Area Secondary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Braham, MN. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Braham Area Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Braham Area Secondary is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Braham Area Secondary?
36.6% of students at Braham Area Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Braham Area Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Braham Area Secondary is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Braham, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Braham Area Secondary?
Braham Area Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
What other schools are in Braham Public School District?
Besides Braham Area Secondary, Braham Public School District also operates Braham Elementary (429 students). See the Braham Public School District district page for the complete list.