Enrollment
382
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kerkhoven Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kerkhoven Secondary
Kerkhoven Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.1% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg spends $12,161 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, also runs Murdock Elementary (395 students).
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 Kerkhoven Secondary compares
Kerkhoven Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,161
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 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.
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 77.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg, which includes Kerkhoven Secondary.
$12,161
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 69.0%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Kerkhoven Secondary a good school?
Kerkhoven Secondary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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