- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cromwell, MN
Cromwell-Wright Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Cromwell-Wright Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270969000409
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cromwell-Wright Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 137
- students enrolled
Cromwell-Wright Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cromwell-Wright Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270969000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Cromwell-Wright Secondary held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 270969000409 · Cromwell, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 12.5:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cromwell-Wright Elementary (163 students)
Cromwell-Wright Secondary held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Cromwell-Wright Secondary compares
Cromwell-Wright Secondary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 58% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$14,902
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Cromwell-Wright Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cromwell-Wright Public Schools reports $14,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cromwell-Wright Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cromwell-Wright Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cromwell-Wright Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cromwell-Wright Secondary
How many students attend Cromwell-Wright Secondary?
Cromwell-Wright Secondary has 137 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cromwell, MN. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cromwell-Wright Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cromwell-Wright Secondary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Cromwell-Wright Secondary?
17.9% of students at Cromwell-Wright Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cromwell-Wright Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Cromwell-Wright Secondary is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Cromwell, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cromwell-Wright Secondary?
Cromwell-Wright Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Cromwell-Wright Public Schools?
Besides Cromwell-Wright Secondary, Cromwell-Wright Public Schools also operates Cromwell-Wright Elementary (163 students). See the Cromwell-Wright Public Schools district page for the complete list.