- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Brighton, MN
Irondale Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Irondale Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272295001118
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irondale Senior High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in New Brighton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Irondale Senior High has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irondale Senior High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in New Brighton, MN.
School address
District: Mounds View Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272295001118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Irondale Senior High held near 1,732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.5 → 78.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 272295001118 · New Brighton, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,812 enr · 20.4:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students)
Irondale Senior High held near 1,732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.5 → 78.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Irondale Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mounds View Se
Mounds View Senior High
1,833 students
- This school
Irondale Senior High
1,812 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
1,093 students
- Turtle Lake El
Turtle Lake Elementary
985 students
- Highview Middl
Highview Middle School
823 students
- Valentine Hill
Valentine Hills Elementary
750 students
What this shows Irondale Senior High reports 1,812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irondale Senior High compares
Irondale Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,812 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,812
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$14,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
African American 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Irondale Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mounds View Public School District reports $14,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irondale Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mounds View Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Lake Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valentine Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irondale Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Irondale Senior High
How many students attend Irondale Senior High?
Irondale Senior High has 1,812 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Brighton, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,706 (2022-23) → 1,732 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irondale Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Irondale Senior High is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irondale Senior High?
38.0% of students at Irondale Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irondale Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Irondale Senior High is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in New Brighton, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irondale Senior High?
Irondale Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Irondale Senior High rank among public schools in New Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Irondale Senior High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in New Brighton, 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 New Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mounds View Public School District?
Besides Irondale Senior High, Mounds View Public School District also operates Mounds View Senior High (1,833 students), Chippewa Middle School (1,093 students), and Turtle Lake Elementary (985 students). See the Mounds View Public School District district page for the complete list.