Enrollment
28
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk River, MN
C.O.M.P.a.S.S.
Federal NCES profile for C.O.M.P.a.S.S., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271137004608
👥 S:T ratio 63
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.O.M.P.a.S.S. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Elk River · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
C.O.M.P.a.S.S. has class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.O.M.P.a.S.S. ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Elk River, MN.
School address
District: Elk River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271137004608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.7%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C.O.M.P.a.S.S. compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at C.O.M.P.a.S.S.
C.O.M.P.a.S.S. is a small high school in Elk River, Minnesota, enrolling 28 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 28 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students) and Elk River Senior High (1,562 students) alongside C.O.M.P.a.S.S..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C.O.M.P.a.S.S. compares
C.O.M.P.a.S.S. on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 16% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, C.O.M.P.a.S.S. is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk River Public School District, which includes C.O.M.P.a.S.S..
$12,659
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 61.0%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C.O.M.P.a.S.S. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk River Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.O.M.P.a.S.S.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 40.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,077
- Students per teacher
- 53.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 45.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~28 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C.O.M.P.a.S.S.
How many students attend C.O.M.P.a.S.S.?
C.O.M.P.a.S.S. has 28 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk River, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.O.M.P.a.S.S.?
The student-teacher ratio at C.O.M.P.a.S.S. is 9.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% 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 C.O.M.P.a.S.S.?
46.7% of students at C.O.M.P.a.S.S. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.O.M.P.a.S.S.?
The largest demographic group at C.O.M.P.a.S.S. is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Elk River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.O.M.P.a.S.S.?
C.O.M.P.a.S.S. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C.O.M.P.a.S.S. rank among high schools in Elk River?
By Resource Investment Index, C.O.M.P.a.S.S. ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Elk River, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elk River on the city page.
Is C.O.M.P.a.S.S. a good school?
C.O.M.P.a.S.S. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elk River Public School District?
Besides C.O.M.P.a.S.S., Elk River Public School District also operates Rogers Senior High (1,888 students), Elk River Senior High (1,562 students), and Rogers Middle School (1,077 students). See the Elk River Public School District district page for the complete list.
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