- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glencoe, MN
Gsl Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Gsl Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270012801445
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gsl Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Glencoe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gsl Junior High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gsl Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Glencoe, MN.
School address
District: Glencoe-Silver Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270012801445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gsl Junior High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270012801445 · Glencoe, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 44.8:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High (468 students)
Gsl Junior High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Gsl Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glencoe-Silver
Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High
468 students
- Lakeside Eleme
Lakeside Elementary
408 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
290 students
- This school
Gsl Junior High School
224 students
What this shows Gsl Junior High School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gsl Junior High School compares
Gsl Junior High School 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 | 44.8:1 | ▲ 184% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
44.8:1
students per teacher
- 184% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,946
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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Gsl Junior High School is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Glencoe-Silver Lake School District reports $13,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gsl Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gsl Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gsl Junior High School
How many students attend Gsl Junior High School?
Gsl Junior High School has 224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glencoe, MN. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gsl Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gsl Junior High School is 44.8:1, which is 184% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 185% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gsl Junior High School?
36.5% of students at Gsl Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gsl Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Gsl Junior High School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Glencoe, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gsl Junior High School?
Gsl Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gsl Junior High School rank among public schools in Glencoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Gsl Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Glencoe, 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 Glencoe-Silver Lake School District?
Besides Gsl Junior High School, Glencoe-Silver Lake School District also operates Glencoe-Silver Lake Senior High (468 students), Lakeside Elementary (408 students), and Lincoln Elementary (290 students). See the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District district page for the complete list.