Enrollment
705
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Worthington, MN
Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 274416005399
👥 S:T ratio 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Worthington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Intermediate School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Worthington, MN.
School address
District: Worthington Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274416005399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-11% 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
What stands out at Intermediate School
Intermediate School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Worthington, Minnesota, enrolling 705 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Worthington Public School District also operates Worthington Senior High (1,118 students) and Prairie Elementary (690 students) alongside Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,784
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Intermediate School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington Public School District, which includes Intermediate School.
$12,784
Per student
-16%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Worthington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 40:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Intermediate School
How many students attend Intermediate School?
Intermediate School has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Worthington, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermediate School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 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% of enrollment, in Worthington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Intermediate School?
Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Intermediate School rank among public schools in Worthington?
By Resource Investment Index, Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Worthington, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Worthington on the city page.
Is Intermediate School a good school?
Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Worthington Public School District?
Besides Intermediate School, Worthington Public School District also operates Worthington Senior High (1,118 students), Prairie Elementary (690 students), and Worthington Middle (664 students). See the Worthington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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