- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Headwaters Educ Learning Program shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 272808000864 · Park Rapids, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 25:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Rapids Area Century Elementary (861 students)
Headwaters Educ Learning Program shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 52 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 2.2 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Headwaters Educ Learning Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Rapids Ar
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
861 students
- Park Rapids Ar
Park Rapids Area Century Middle
497 students
- Park Rapids Se
Park Rapids Senior High
420 students
- Frank White Ed 80
Frank White Education Center
80 students
- This school 50
Headwaters Educ Learning Program
50 students
- Park Rapids Vi 21
Park Rapids Virtual Academy High
21 students
What this shows Headwaters Educ Learning Program reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Headwaters Educ Learning Program compares
Headwaters Educ Learning Program 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,698
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Park Rapids Public School District reports $13,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), down 7.
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 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 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.
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.