- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hallock, MN
Kittson Central Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Kittson Central Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279144702316
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kittson Central Secondary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 108
- students enrolled
Kittson Central Secondary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kittson Central School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279144702316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kittson Central Secondary held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 279144702316 · Hallock, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 9:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kittson Central Elementary (139 students)
Kittson Central Secondary held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Kittson Central Secondary compares
Kittson Central 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 15% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$19,289
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Kittson Central Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Kittson Central School District reports $19,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kittson Central Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittson Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kittson Central 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 (~108 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kittson Central Secondary
How many students attend Kittson Central Secondary?
Kittson Central Secondary has 108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hallock, MN. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kittson Central Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kittson Central Secondary is 9:1, which is 43% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kittson Central Secondary?
24.8% of students at Kittson Central Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kittson Central Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Kittson Central Secondary is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Hallock, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kittson Central Secondary?
Kittson Central Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Kittson Central School District?
Besides Kittson Central Secondary, Kittson Central School District also operates Kittson Central Elementary (139 students). See the Kittson Central School District district page for the complete list.