- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 3.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Branch, MN
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
Federal NCES profile for Chisago County Schools' Life Work C, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270001505143
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago County Schools' Life Work C ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: St. Croix River Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001505143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270001505143 · North Branch, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Vision (19 students)
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C grew from 23 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
29 students
- Vision
Vision
19 students
- Pine County Tr
Pine County Transition Program
19 students
- Pathway to Cha 10
Pathway to Change
10 students
- Skillbuilding 8
Skillbuilding Opportunities for Aca
8 students
What this shows Chisago County Schools' Life Work C reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisago County Schools' Life Work C compares
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 39% | 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
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Chisago County Schools' Life Work C is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Chisago County Schools' Life Work C Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine County Transition Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathway to Change | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skillbuilding Opportunities for Aca | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisago County Schools' Life Work C's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 2.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
How many students attend Chisago County Schools' Life Work C?
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Branch, MN. CCD year-over-year: 23 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisago County Schools' Life Work C?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisago County Schools' Life Work C is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Chisago County Schools' Life Work C?
26.1% of students at Chisago County Schools' Life Work C are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisago County Schools' Life Work C?
The largest demographic group at Chisago County Schools' Life Work C is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisago County Schools' Life Work C?
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
How does Chisago County Schools' Life Work C rank among public schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago County Schools' Life Work C ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Branch, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Croix River Education District?
Besides Chisago County Schools' Life Work C, St. Croix River Education District also operates Vision (19 students), Pine County Transition Program (19 students), and Pathway to Change (10 students). See the St. Croix River Education District district page for the complete list.