- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Foley, MN
Foley Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Foley Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271224000591
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foley Senior High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Foley · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Foley Senior High has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Foley, MN.
School address
District: Foley Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271224000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Foley Senior High held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 271224000591 · Foley, MN High · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 34.6:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Foley Intermediate Elementary (781 students)
Foley Senior High held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Foley Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Foley Intermed
Foley Intermediate Elementary
781 students
- This school
Foley Senior High
588 students
- Foley Elementa
Foley Elementary
552 students
What this shows Foley Senior High reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foley Senior High compares
Foley Senior High 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 | 34.6:1 | ▲ 119% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
34.6:1
students per teacher
- 119% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,910
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Foley Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Foley Public School District reports $12,910 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foley Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley Intermediate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foley Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foley Senior High
How many students attend Foley Senior High?
Foley Senior High has 588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Foley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley Senior High is 34.6:1, which is 119% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foley Senior High?
20.9% of students at Foley Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foley Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Foley Senior High is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Foley, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foley Senior High?
Foley Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Foley Senior High rank among public schools in Foley?
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Foley, 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 Foley Public School District?
Besides Foley Senior High, Foley Public School District also operates Foley Intermediate Elementary (781 students) and Foley Elementary (552 students). See the Foley Public School District district page for the complete list.