- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden Valley, MN
Eden Valley Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Eden Valley Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271119000502
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eden Valley Secondary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 425
- students enrolled
Eden Valley Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eden Valley-Watkins School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271119000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Eden Valley Secondary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 271119000502 · Eden Valley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.2:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eden Valley Elementary (383 students)
Eden Valley Secondary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Eden Valley Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eden Valley Secondary
425 students
- Eden Valley El
Eden Valley Elementary
383 students
- Watkins Elemen 60
Watkins Elementary
60 students
What this shows Eden Valley Secondary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eden Valley Secondary compares
Eden Valley 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 50% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% 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
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,776
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Eden Valley Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eden Valley-Watkins School District reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eden Valley Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watkins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eden Valley Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 Eden Valley Secondary
How many students attend Eden Valley Secondary?
Eden Valley Secondary has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eden Valley Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eden Valley Secondary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Eden Valley Secondary?
21.4% of students at Eden Valley Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eden Valley Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Eden Valley Secondary is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Eden Valley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eden Valley Secondary?
Eden Valley Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Eden Valley-Watkins School District?
Besides Eden Valley Secondary, Eden Valley-Watkins School District also operates Eden Valley Elementary (383 students) and Watkins Elementary (60 students). See the Eden Valley-Watkins School District district page for the complete list.