- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Canby Secondary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 270747000322 · Canby, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 21.4:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Canby Elementary (304 students)
Canby Secondary held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Canby Secondary compares
Canby 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,631
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
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.
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
District finance for Canby Public School District reports $12,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~300 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.