- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Saint Paul, MN
Branch Out Transitional Services
Federal NCES profile for Branch Out Transitional Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 274227004387
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branch Out Transitional Services earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in West Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Branch Out Transitional Services has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Branch Out Transitional Services ranks #3 of 3 high schools in West Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227004387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Branch Out Transitional Services grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 274227004387 · West Saint Paul, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 14.5:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Rivers High School (1,710 students)
Branch Out Transitional Services grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Branch Out Transitional Services in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Rivers Hig
Two Rivers High School
1,710 students
- Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills Middle
785 students
- Heritage E-Ste
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- Garlough Envir 414
Garlough Environmental Magnet
414 students
- Somerset Eleme 412
Somerset Elementary
412 students
- This school 29
Branch Out Transitional Services
29 students
What this shows Branch Out Transitional Services reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branch Out Transitional Services compares
Branch Out Transitional Services 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$16,864
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 10.3%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Branch Out Transitional Services is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan reports $16,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branch Out Transitional Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendly Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branch Out Transitional Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Branch Out Transitional Services
How many students attend Branch Out Transitional Services?
Branch Out Transitional Services has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branch Out Transitional Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Branch Out Transitional Services is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branch Out Transitional Services?
52.9% of students at Branch Out Transitional Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branch Out Transitional Services?
The largest demographic group at Branch Out Transitional Services is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in West Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branch Out Transitional Services?
Branch Out Transitional Services has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Branch Out Transitional Services rank among high schools in West Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Branch Out Transitional Services ranks #3 of 3 high schools in West Saint Paul, 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 West Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Besides Branch Out Transitional Services, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students), Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.