- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cloquet, MN
Cloquet Senior
Federal NCES profile for Cloquet Senior, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270942000382
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cloquet Senior earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Cloquet · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cloquet Senior has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cloquet Senior ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Cloquet, MN.
School address
District: Cloquet Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270942000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cloquet Senior held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 270942000382 · Cloquet, MN High · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 19:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Cloquet Middle (752 students)
Cloquet Senior held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cloquet Senior in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cloquet Senior
761 students
- Cloquet Middle
Cloquet Middle
752 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary
495 students
- Churchill Elem
Churchill Elementary
351 students
- Cloquet Early 83
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
83 students
- Cloquet Area A 74
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
74 students
What this shows Cloquet Senior reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cloquet Senior compares
Cloquet Senior 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$14,871
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Two or More 16.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Cloquet Senior is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cloquet Public School District reports $14,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cloquet Senior Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloquet Early Childhood Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cloquet Senior's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cloquet Senior
How many students attend Cloquet Senior?
Cloquet Senior has 761 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cloquet, MN. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Senior?
The student-teacher ratio at Cloquet Senior is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cloquet Senior?
35.0% of students at Cloquet Senior are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cloquet Senior?
The largest demographic group at Cloquet Senior is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Cloquet, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cloquet Senior?
Cloquet Senior has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Cloquet Senior rank among public schools in Cloquet?
By Resource Investment Index, Cloquet Senior ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Cloquet, 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 Cloquet on the city page.
What other schools are in Cloquet Public School District?
Besides Cloquet Senior, Cloquet Public School District also operates Cloquet Middle (752 students), Washington Elementary (495 students), and Churchill Elementary (351 students). See the Cloquet Public School District district page for the complete list.