- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer River, MN
Deer River Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Deer River Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271014000433
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer River Secondary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Deer River · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer River Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer River Secondary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Deer River, MN.
School address
District: Deer River Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271014000433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Deer River Secondary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 271014000433 · Deer River, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: King Elementary (390 students)
Deer River Secondary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Deer River Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deer River Secondary
425 students
- King Elementar
King Elementary
390 students
- Deer River Hig 13
Deer River High School Alp
13 students
- Deer River Sch 5
Deer River Schools Sped
5 students
What this shows Deer River Secondary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer River Secondary compares
Deer River 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$19,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.6%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Deer River Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Deer River Public School District reports $19,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer River Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer River High School Alp | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Deer River Schools Sped | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer River Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer River Secondary
How many students attend Deer River Secondary?
Deer River Secondary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deer River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer River Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer River Secondary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Deer River Secondary?
57.3% of students at Deer River Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer River Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Deer River Secondary is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Deer River, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer River Secondary?
Deer River Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Deer River Secondary rank among public schools in Deer River?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer River Secondary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Deer River, 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 Deer River Public School District?
Besides Deer River Secondary, Deer River Public School District also operates King Elementary (390 students), Deer River High School Alp (13 students), and Deer River Schools Sped (5 students). See the Deer River Public School District district page for the complete list.