- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winthrop, MN
Gfw High School
Federal NCES profile for Gfw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271258000044
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gfw High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Gfw High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gfw Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271258000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Gfw High School grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 271258000044 · Winthrop, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 12.4:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gfw Elementary School (240 students)
Gfw High School grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Gfw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gfw Elementary
Gfw Elementary School
240 students
- This school
Gfw High School
211 students
- Gfw Middle Sch
Gfw Middle School
121 students
What this shows Gfw High School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gfw High School compares
Gfw High School is a growing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 29% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 32% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.8%
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
$17,040
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Gfw High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Gfw Public Schools reports $17,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gfw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gfw Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gfw Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gfw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gfw High School
How many students attend Gfw High School?
Gfw High School has 211 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winthrop, MN. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gfw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gfw High School is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 Gfw High School?
30.4% of students at Gfw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gfw High School?
The largest demographic group at Gfw High School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Winthrop, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gfw High School?
Gfw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Gfw Public Schools?
Besides Gfw High School, Gfw Public Schools also operates Gfw Elementary School (240 students) and Gfw Middle School (121 students). See the Gfw Public Schools district page for the complete list.