- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Isanti, MN
Isanti Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Isanti Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270741003705
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isanti Intermediate School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Isanti · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Isanti Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Isanti, MN.
School address
District: Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270741003705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Isanti Intermediate School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 270741003705 · Isanti, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 18.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students)
Isanti Intermediate School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Isanti Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cambridge-Isan
Cambridge-Isanti High School
1,582 students
- Cambridge Midd 607
Cambridge Middle School
607 students
- Cambridge Inte 536
Cambridge Intermediate School
536 students
- Cambridge Prim 498
Cambridge Primary School
498 students
- Isanti Middle 449
Isanti Middle School
449 students
- This school 422
Isanti Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows Isanti Intermediate School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isanti Intermediate School compares
Isanti Intermediate School 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Isanti Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist reports $12,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isanti Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge-Isanti High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isanti Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isanti Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isanti Intermediate School
How many students attend Isanti Intermediate School?
Isanti Intermediate School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Isanti, MN. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isanti Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isanti Intermediate School is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isanti Intermediate School?
34.9% of students at Isanti Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isanti Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Isanti Intermediate School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Isanti, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isanti Intermediate School?
Isanti Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Isanti Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Isanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Isanti Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Isanti, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Isanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist?
Besides Isanti Intermediate School, Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist also operates Cambridge-Isanti High School (1,582 students), Cambridge Middle School (607 students), and Cambridge Intermediate School (536 students). See the Cambridge-Isanti Public School Dist district page for the complete list.