- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Meadow, MN
Grand Meadow Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Grand Meadow Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271314004160
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Meadow Senior High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Grand Meadow · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Meadow Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Meadow Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grand Meadow, MN.
School address
District: Grand Meadow Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271314004160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Grand Meadow Senior High held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 271314004160 · Grand Meadow, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Meadow Elementary (172 students)
Grand Meadow Senior High held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.6 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Grand Meadow Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Meadow E
Grand Meadow Elementary
172 students
- This school
Grand Meadow Senior High
140 students
- Grand Meadow M
Grand Meadow Middle
131 students
What this shows Grand Meadow Senior High reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Meadow Senior High compares
Grand Meadow 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$13,533
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Grand Meadow Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Grand Meadow Public School District reports $13,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Meadow Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Meadow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Meadow Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Meadow Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Meadow Senior High
How many students attend Grand Meadow Senior High?
Grand Meadow Senior High has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Meadow, MN. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Meadow Senior High is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Grand Meadow Senior High?
27.3% of students at Grand Meadow Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Meadow Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Grand Meadow Senior High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Grand Meadow, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Meadow Senior High?
Grand Meadow Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Grand Meadow Senior High rank among public schools in Grand Meadow?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Meadow Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Grand Meadow, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grand Meadow on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Meadow Public School District?
Besides Grand Meadow Senior High, Grand Meadow Public School District also operates Grand Meadow Elementary (172 students) and Grand Meadow Middle (131 students). See the Grand Meadow Public School District district page for the complete list.