Enrollment
705
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 274416005399
Intermediate School — Worthington, MN
Federal NCES profile for Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Worthington Public School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Intermediate School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Intermediate School reports 705 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the Minnesota average and 20% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Worthington Public School District spends $21,857 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.4% from local sources (property taxes), 75.1% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Intermediate School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 46% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,857
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 705 Top 87% in Minnesota — larger than 13% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.4% +46% vs state
NCES ID 274416005399
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%
White 15.0%
Asian 8.1%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington Public School District, which includes Intermediate School.
$21,857
Per student
+4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 75.1%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
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Frequently asked questions about Intermediate School
How many students attend Intermediate School?
Intermediate School has 705 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WORTHINGTON, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermediate School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Intermediate School?
62.4% of students at Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in WORTHINGTON, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Intermediate School?
Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.