- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coon Rapids, MN
Compass-Bell Center
Federal NCES profile for Compass-Bell Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270318002974
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass-Bell Center earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Coon Rapids · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass-Bell Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass-Bell Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Coon Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318002974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Compass-Bell Center held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270318002974 · Coon Rapids, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 4.1:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
Compass-Bell Center held near 27 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Compass-Bell Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 37
Compass-Bell Center
37 students
What this shows Compass-Bell Center reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compass-Bell Center compares
Compass-Bell Center 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 | 4.1:1 | ▼ 74% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 80% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 4% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,130
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 35 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 118.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 24.3%
Two or More 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Compass-Bell Center is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Compass-Bell Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass-Bell Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Compass-Bell Center
How many students attend Compass-Bell Center?
Compass-Bell Center has 37 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Coon Rapids, MN. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass-Bell Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass-Bell Center is 4.1:1, which is 74% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 74% 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 Compass-Bell Center?
76.9% of students at Compass-Bell Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compass-Bell Center?
The largest demographic group at Compass-Bell Center is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Coon Rapids, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass-Bell Center?
Compass-Bell Center has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Compass-Bell Center rank among schools in Coon Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass-Bell Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Coon Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coon Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides Compass-Bell Center, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.