- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crookston, MN
Crookston Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Crookston Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270972000412
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crookston Secondary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Crookston · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crookston Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crookston Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Crookston, MN.
School address
District: Crookston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270972000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Crookston Secondary grew from 547 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 270972000412 · Crookston, MN Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 16.4:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Elementary (474 students)
Crookston Secondary grew from 547 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Crookston Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crookston Secondary
592 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
474 students
- Washington Ele 42
Washington Elementary
42 students
- Crookston Pre- 27
Crookston Pre-K Program
27 students
What this shows Crookston Secondary reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crookston Secondary compares
Crookston Secondary is a growing 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 5% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$15,427
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 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Crookston Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Crookston Public School District reports $15,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crookston Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crookston Pre-K Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Crookston Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crookston Secondary
How many students attend Crookston Secondary?
Crookston Secondary has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crookston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crookston Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crookston Secondary is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crookston Secondary?
45.0% of students at Crookston Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crookston Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Crookston Secondary is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Crookston, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crookston Secondary?
Crookston Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Crookston Secondary rank among schools in Crookston?
By Resource Investment Index, Crookston Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Crookston, 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 Crookston Public School District?
Besides Crookston Secondary, Crookston Public School District also operates Highland Elementary (474 students), Washington Elementary (42 students), and Crookston Pre-K Program (27 students). See the Crookston Public School District district page for the complete list.