Enrollment
386
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eveleth, MN
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270046605299
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eveleth · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eveleth, MN.
School address
District: Rock Ridge Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270046605299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Eveleth, Minnesota, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 447 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #390, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Virginia Secondary (1,048 students) and Laurentian Elementary (488 students) alongside Eveleth-Gilbert 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 Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary compares
Eveleth-Gilbert 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$14,894
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rock Ridge Public Schools, which includes Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary.
$14,894
Per student
-2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 10.8%
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 Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurentian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Star Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~386 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary
How many students attend Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary?
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eveleth, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary?
28.2% of students at Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary?
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary rank among public schools in Eveleth?
By Resource Investment Index, Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eveleth, 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 Eveleth on the city page.
Is Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary a good school?
Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. 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 Rock Ridge Public Schools?
Besides Eveleth-Gilbert Secondary, Rock Ridge Public Schools also operates Virginia Secondary (1,048 students), Laurentian Elementary (488 students), and North Star Elementary (389 students). See the Rock Ridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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