- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chisholm, MN
Chisholm Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270891000357
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Secondary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chisholm · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Secondary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chisholm, MN.
School address
District: Chisholm Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270891000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Chisholm Secondary shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 270891000357 · Chisholm, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 14.6:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Vaughan Elementary (207 students)
Chisholm Secondary shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Chisholm Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chisholm Secondary
291 students
- Vaughan Elemen
Vaughan Elementary
207 students
- Chisholm Eleme
Chisholm Elementary
142 students
What this shows Chisholm Secondary reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Secondary compares
Chisholm 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$14,145
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Chisholm Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chisholm Public School District reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisholm Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Secondary
How many students attend Chisholm Secondary?
Chisholm Secondary has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chisholm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Secondary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Chisholm Secondary?
34.4% of students at Chisholm Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Secondary is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Chisholm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Secondary?
Chisholm 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).
How does Chisholm Secondary rank among public schools in Chisholm?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Secondary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chisholm, 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 Chisholm Public School District?
Besides Chisholm Secondary, Chisholm Public School District also operates Vaughan Elementary (207 students) and Chisholm Elementary (142 students). See the Chisholm Public School District district page for the complete list.