Enrollment
592
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crookston Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crookston Secondary
Crookston Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Crookston, Minnesota, enrolling 592 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 592 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Crookston Public School District also operates Highland Elementary (474 students) and Washington Elementary (42 students) alongside Crookston Secondary.
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 Crookston Secondary compares
Crookston Secondary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crookston Public School District, which includes Crookston Secondary.
$14,340
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 68.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~592 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Crookston on the city page.
Is Crookston Secondary a good school?
Crookston Secondary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 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.
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