- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baudette, MN
Indus Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Indus Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273270001413
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indus Secondary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Baudette · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indus Secondary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indus Secondary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Baudette, MN.
School address
District: South Koochiching School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273270001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
50 on latest CCD 273270001413 · Baudette, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 7.1:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northome Elementary (102 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 schools in Baudette. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Indus Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northome Eleme
Northome Elementary
102 students
- Northome Secon
Northome Secondary
101 students
- This school
Indus Secondary
50 students
- Indus Elementa
Indus Elementary
47 students
What this shows Indus Secondary reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indus Secondary compares
Indus Secondary vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 55% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 2% | 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
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$24,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for South Koochiching School District reports $24,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indus Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northome Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northome Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indus Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indus Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~50 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indus Secondary
How many students attend Indus Secondary?
Indus Secondary has 50 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baudette, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indus Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indus Secondary is 7.1:1, which is 55% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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 Indus Secondary?
42.0% of students at Indus Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indus Secondary?
Indus Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Indus Secondary rank among schools in Baudette?
By Resource Investment Index, Indus Secondary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Baudette, 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 South Koochiching School District?
Besides Indus Secondary, South Koochiching School District also operates Northome Elementary (102 students), Northome Secondary (101 students), and Indus Elementary (47 students). See the South Koochiching School District district page for the complete list.