- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Falcon Ridge shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 272343001144 · New Prague, MN Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 14.4:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: New Prague Senior High (1,315 students)
Falcon Ridge shrank from 554 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Falcon Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Prague Sen
New Prague Senior High
1,315 students
- New Prague Mid
New Prague Middle School
926 students
- Raven Stream E
Raven Stream Elementary
542 students
- Eagle View
Eagle View
527 students
- This school 519
Falcon Ridge
519 students
- Central Educat 105
Central Education Campus
105 students
What this shows Falcon Ridge reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falcon Ridge compares
Falcon Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,226
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
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.
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
District finance for New Prague Area Schools reports $12,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), down 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.