Enrollment
50
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Park Rapids, MN
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Headwaters Educ Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272808000864
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Headwaters Educ Learning Program earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Park Rapids · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Headwaters Educ Learning Program has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Headwaters Educ Learning Program ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Park Rapids, MN.
School address
District: Park Rapids Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272808000864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Headwaters Educ Learning Program compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Headwaters Educ Learning Program
Headwaters Educ Learning Program is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Park Rapids, Minnesota, enrolling 50 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 92% of Minnesota schools and 58% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 71.2% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 50 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Park Rapids Public School District also operates Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students) and Park Rapids Area Century Middle (497 students) alongside Headwaters Educ Learning Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Headwaters Educ Learning Program compares
Headwaters Educ Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 58% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$13,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.0%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Headwaters Educ Learning Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Rapids Public School District, which includes Headwaters Educ Learning Program.
$13,193
Per student
-14%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 63.0%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Headwaters Educ Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Rapids Area Century Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Rapids Area Century Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Rapids Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank White Education Center | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Park Rapids Virtual Academy High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Headwaters Educ Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~50 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Headwaters Educ Learning Program
How many students attend Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program has 50 students enrolled. It is a high school in Park Rapids, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Headwaters Educ Learning Program is 25:1, which is 58% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
71.2% of students at Headwaters Educ Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Headwaters Educ Learning Program is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Park Rapids, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Headwaters Educ Learning Program?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Headwaters Educ Learning Program rank among high schools in Park Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Headwaters Educ Learning Program ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Park Rapids, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Park Rapids on the city page.
Is Headwaters Educ Learning Program a good school?
Headwaters Educ Learning Program earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Park Rapids Public School District?
Besides Headwaters Educ Learning Program, Park Rapids Public School District also operates Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students), Park Rapids Area Century Middle (497 students), and Park Rapids Senior High (420 students). See the Park Rapids Public School District district page for the complete list.
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