- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chisago City, MN
Chisago Lakes Family Center
Federal NCES profile for Chisago Lakes Family Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001702855
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisago Lakes Family Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Chisago City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisago Lakes Family Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes Family Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chisago City, MN.
School address
District: Chisago Lakes School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001702855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Chisago Lakes Family Center shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 270001702855 · Chisago City, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 20.5:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students)
Chisago Lakes Family Center shrank from 36 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chisago Lakes Family Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Senior High
1,053 students
- Lakeside El.
Lakeside El.
804 students
- Chisago Lakes
Chisago Lakes Middle
742 students
- Chisago Lakes 347
Chisago Lakes El.
347 students
- Taylors Falls 329
Taylors Falls Elementary
329 students
- This school 41
Chisago Lakes Family Center
41 students
What this shows Chisago Lakes Family Center reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisago Lakes Family Center compares
Chisago Lakes Family Center 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,275
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
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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Chisago Lakes Family Center is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Chisago Lakes School District reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisago Lakes Family Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago Lakes Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside El. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisago Lakes El. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylors Falls Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisago Lakes Family Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisago Lakes Family Center
How many students attend Chisago Lakes Family Center?
Chisago Lakes Family Center has 41 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Chisago City, MN. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Family Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisago Lakes Family Center is 20.5:1, which is 30% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisago Lakes Family Center?
25.0% of students at Chisago Lakes Family Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisago Lakes Family Center?
The largest demographic group at Chisago Lakes Family Center is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Chisago City, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisago Lakes Family Center?
Chisago Lakes Family Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chisago Lakes Family Center rank among public schools in Chisago City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisago Lakes Family Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chisago City, 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 Chisago Lakes School District?
Besides Chisago Lakes Family Center, Chisago Lakes School District also operates Chisago Lakes Senior High (1,053 students), Lakeside El. (804 students), and Chisago Lakes Middle (742 students). See the Chisago Lakes School District district page for the complete list.