Enrollment
619
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jordan, MN
Jordan High School
Federal NCES profile for Jordan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271575001625
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Jordan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Jordan, MN.
School address
District: Jordan Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271575001625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan High School
Jordan High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jordan, Minnesota, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 376 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #362, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jordan Public School District spends $12,102 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jordan Public School District also operates Jordan Elementary (701 students) and Jordan Middle (528 students) alongside Jordan High 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 Jordan High School compares
Jordan High 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 62% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$12,102
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Jordan High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan Public School District, which includes Jordan High School.
$12,102
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 61.8%
Federal 10.9%
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 Jordan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other 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 (~619 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jordan High School
How many students attend Jordan High School?
Jordan High School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jordan, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan High School is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan High School?
16.2% of students at Jordan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan High School?
The largest demographic group at Jordan High School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Jordan, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan High School?
Jordan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jordan High School rank among schools in Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Jordan, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jordan on the city page.
Is Jordan High School a good school?
Jordan High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. 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 Jordan Public School District?
Besides Jordan High School, Jordan Public School District also operates Jordan Elementary (701 students), Jordan Middle (528 students), and Jordan Early Childhood (29 students). See the Jordan Public School District district page for the complete list.
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