- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goodridge, MN
Goodridge Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Goodridge Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271302000650
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodridge Secondary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
Goodridge Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Goodridge Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271302000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Goodridge Secondary shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 271302000650 · Goodridge, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 14.3:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Goodridge Elementary (161 students)
Goodridge Secondary shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Goodridge Secondary compares
Goodridge Secondary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.3:1
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
22.8%
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
$17,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Goodridge Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Goodridge Public School District reports $17,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goodridge Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodridge 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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goodridge Secondary
How many students attend Goodridge Secondary?
Goodridge Secondary has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goodridge, MN. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodridge Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodridge Secondary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Goodridge Secondary?
29.8% of students at Goodridge Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodridge Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Goodridge Secondary is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Goodridge, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodridge Secondary?
Goodridge Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Goodridge Public School District?
Besides Goodridge Secondary, Goodridge Public School District also operates Goodridge Elementary (161 students). See the Goodridge Public School District district page for the complete list.