- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodhue, MN
Goodhue Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Goodhue Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271290000648
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodhue Secondary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 362
- students enrolled
Goodhue Secondary has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Goodhue Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271290000648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Goodhue Secondary grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 271290000648 · Goodhue, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 21.3:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Goodhue Elementary (416 students)
Goodhue Secondary grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Goodhue Secondary compares
Goodhue Secondary 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,380
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Goodhue Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Goodhue Public School District reports $12,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodhue Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodhue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodhue Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodhue Secondary
How many students attend Goodhue Secondary?
Goodhue Secondary has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodhue, MN. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodhue Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodhue Secondary is 21.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodhue Secondary?
15.9% of students at Goodhue Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodhue Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Goodhue Secondary is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Goodhue, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodhue Secondary?
Goodhue Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Goodhue Public School District?
Besides Goodhue Secondary, Goodhue Public School District also operates Goodhue Elementary (416 students). See the Goodhue Public School District district page for the complete list.