- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cokato, MN
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271006002658
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Cokato · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Cokato, MN.
School address
District: Dassel-Cokato Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271006002658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 271006002658 · Cokato, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 39:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students)
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. shrank from 133 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dassel-Cokato
Dassel-Cokato Senior High
601 students
- Dassel-Cokato
Dassel-Cokato Middle
576 students
- Cokato Element
Cokato Elementary
401 students
- Dassel Element
Dassel Elementary
364 students
- This school 78
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.
78 students
What this shows Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. compares
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. 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 | 39:1 | ▲ 147% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
39:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dassel-Cokato Public Schools reports $12,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassel-Cokato Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dassel-Cokato Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cokato Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dassel Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.
How many students attend Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.?
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cokato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. is 39:1, which is 147% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.?
32.3% of students at Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Cokato, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr.?
Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. rank among public schools in Cokato?
By Resource Investment Index, Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr. ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Cokato, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cokato on the city page.
What other schools are in Dassel-Cokato Public Schools?
Besides Dassel-Cokato Alternative Ctr., Dassel-Cokato Public Schools also operates Dassel-Cokato Senior High (601 students), Dassel-Cokato Middle (576 students), and Cokato Elementary (401 students). See the Dassel-Cokato Public Schools district page for the complete list.