- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlton, MN
Carlton Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Carlton Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270759000327
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlton Secondary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Carlton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlton Secondary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlton Secondary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carlton, MN.
School address
District: Carlton Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270759000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Carlton Secondary shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 270759000327 · Carlton, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 10.4:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Terrace Elementary (163 students)
Carlton Secondary shrank from 175 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Carlton Secondary compares
Carlton Secondary is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.0%
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
$17,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Two or More 13.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Carlton Secondary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Carlton Public School District reports $17,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlton Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Terrace Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlton 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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlton Secondary
How many students attend Carlton Secondary?
Carlton Secondary has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlton Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlton Secondary is 10.4:1, which is 34% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% 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 Carlton Secondary?
36.0% of students at Carlton Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlton Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Carlton Secondary is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Carlton, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlton Secondary?
Carlton Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Carlton Secondary rank among schools in Carlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlton Secondary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Carlton, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carlton Public School District?
Besides Carlton Secondary, Carlton Public School District also operates South Terrace Elementary (163 students). See the Carlton Public School District district page for the complete list.