Enrollment
519
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Prague, MN
Falcon Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Falcon Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272343001144
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falcon Ridge 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.
- #2 of 3
- schools in New Prague · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Falcon Ridge has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Ridge ranks #2 of 3 schools in New Prague, MN.
School address
District: New Prague Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272343001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falcon Ridge compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falcon Ridge
Falcon Ridge is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Prague, Minnesota, enrolling 519 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Prague Area Schools spends $11,757 per pupil, 23% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students) and New Prague Middle School (926 students) alongside Falcon Ridge.
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 Falcon Ridge compares
Falcon Ridge on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$11,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Falcon Ridge is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Prague Area Schools, which includes Falcon Ridge.
$11,757
Per student
-23%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Falcon Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prague Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Prague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raven Stream Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle View | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Education Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falcon Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Falcon Ridge
How many students attend Falcon Ridge?
Falcon Ridge has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Prague, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Ridge is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Falcon Ridge?
15.0% of students at Falcon Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falcon Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Falcon Ridge is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in New Prague, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falcon Ridge?
Falcon Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falcon Ridge rank among schools in New Prague?
By Resource Investment Index, Falcon Ridge ranks #2 of 3 schools in New Prague, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Prague on the city page.
Is Falcon Ridge a good school?
Falcon Ridge 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. 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 New Prague Area Schools?
Besides Falcon Ridge, New Prague Area Schools also operates New Prague Senior High (1,315 students), New Prague Middle School (926 students), and Raven Stream Elementary (542 students). See the New Prague Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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