- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kerkhoven, MN
Kerkhoven Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Kerkhoven Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271712000023
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kerkhoven Secondary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 382
- students enrolled
Kerkhoven Secondary has class sizes larger than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg · Minnesota
NCES ID 271712000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Kerkhoven Secondary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 271712000023 · Kerkhoven, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 18.2:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Murdock Elementary (395 students)
Kerkhoven Secondary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Kerkhoven Secondary compares
Kerkhoven Secondary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$12,544
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Kerkhoven Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg reports $12,544 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kerkhoven Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kerkhoven Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kerkhoven Secondary
How many students attend Kerkhoven Secondary?
Kerkhoven Secondary has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kerkhoven, MN. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerkhoven Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerkhoven Secondary is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kerkhoven Secondary?
34.1% of students at Kerkhoven Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kerkhoven Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Kerkhoven Secondary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Kerkhoven, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kerkhoven Secondary?
Kerkhoven Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg?
Besides Kerkhoven Secondary, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg also operates Murdock Elementary (395 students). See the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg district page for the complete list.