- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Ulm, MN
Imprints Program
Federal NCES profile for Imprints Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279135304366
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imprints Program earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Imprints Program has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imprints Program ranks #4 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: River Bend Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279135304366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Imprints Program shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 4.9 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 279135304366 · New Ulm, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
30 enr · 7.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: River Bend Early Childhood Prog. (90 students)
Imprints Program shrank from 28 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 4.9 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Imprints Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Bend Ear
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
90 students
- River Bend Are
River Bend Area Learning Center
43 students
- This school 30
Imprints Program
30 students
- R.I.S.E. Progr 17
R.I.S.E. Program
17 students
- Raptor Program 15
Raptor Program
15 students
- W.O.R.K. Progr 8
W.O.R.K. Program
8 students
What this shows Imprints Program reports 30 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imprints Program compares
Imprints 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 30 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
30
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Imprints Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Imprints Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Early Childhood Prog. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bend Area Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R.I.S.E. Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raptor Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.O.R.K. Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imprints Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~30 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imprints Program
How many students attend Imprints Program?
Imprints Program has 30 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in New Ulm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imprints Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Imprints Program is 7.5:1, which is 53% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Imprints Program?
57.1% of students at Imprints Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imprints Program?
The largest demographic group at Imprints Program is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imprints Program?
Imprints Program has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Imprints Program rank among schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, Imprints Program ranks #4 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Ulm on the city page.
What other schools are in River Bend Education District?
Besides Imprints Program, River Bend Education District also operates River Bend Early Childhood Prog. (90 students), River Bend Area Learning Center (43 students), and R.I.S.E. Program (17 students). See the River Bend Education District district page for the complete list.