- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 1.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Faribault, MN
Cvsec Step
Federal NCES profile for Cvsec Step, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270042405069
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cvsec Step earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Faribault · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cvsec Step has class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cvsec Step ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Faribault, MN.
School address
District: Cannon Valley Special Education Coo · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042405069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cvsec Step shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-22.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 270042405069 · Faribault, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 5.9:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Learning Academy (32 students)
Cvsec Step shrank from 44 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (-22.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Cvsec Step in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cvsec Step
47 students
- Alexander Lear
Alexander Learning Academy
32 students
- Laura Baker Su 18
Laura Baker Sun Program
18 students
What this shows Cvsec Step reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cvsec Step compares
Cvsec Step is a shrinking 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 7% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Cvsec Step is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Cvsec Step Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Learning Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laura Baker Sun Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cvsec Step's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high 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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cvsec Step
How many students attend Cvsec Step?
Cvsec Step has 47 students enrolled. It is a high school in Faribault, MN. CCD year-over-year: 44 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cvsec Step?
The student-teacher ratio at Cvsec Step is 5.9:1, which is 63% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 62% 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 Cvsec Step?
34.1% of students at Cvsec Step are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cvsec Step?
The largest demographic group at Cvsec Step is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Faribault, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cvsec Step?
Cvsec Step has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cvsec Step rank among high schools in Faribault?
By Resource Investment Index, Cvsec Step ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Faribault, 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 Faribault on the city page.
What other schools are in Cannon Valley Special Education Coo?
Besides Cvsec Step, Cannon Valley Special Education Coo also operates Alexander Learning Academy (32 students) and Laura Baker Sun Program (18 students). See the Cannon Valley Special Education Coo district page for the complete list.