Enrollment
300
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canby, MN
Canby Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Canby Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270747000322
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canby Secondary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
Canby Secondary has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Canby Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270747000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canby Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canby Secondary
Canby Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Canby, Minnesota, enrolling 300 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Minnesota schools and 35% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Canby Public School District spends $11,917 per pupil, 22% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Canby Public School District, also runs Canby Elementary (304 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 Canby Secondary compares
Canby 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Canby Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canby Public School District, which includes Canby Secondary.
$11,917
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 70.6%
Federal 11.4%
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 Canby Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canby Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canby Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canby Secondary
How many students attend Canby Secondary?
Canby Secondary has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canby, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canby Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Canby Secondary is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canby Secondary?
27.7% of students at Canby Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canby Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Canby Secondary is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Canby, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canby Secondary?
Canby Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Canby Secondary a good school?
Canby Secondary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Canby Public School District?
Besides Canby Secondary, Canby Public School District also operates Canby Elementary (304 students). See the Canby Public School District district page for the complete list.
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