- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Crescent, MN
La Crescent Senior High
Federal NCES profile for La Crescent Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271725000800
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crescent Senior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in La Crescent · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crescent Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN.
School address
District: La Crescent-Hokah School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271725000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
La Crescent Senior High held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 271725000800 · La Crescent, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 12.6:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: La Crescent-Hokah Elementary (359 students)
La Crescent Senior High held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
La Crescent Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Crescent-Ho
La Crescent-Hokah Elementary
359 students
- This school
La Crescent Senior High
328 students
- La Crescent-Ho
La Crescent-Hokah Middle School
311 students
What this shows La Crescent Senior High reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Crescent Senior High compares
La Crescent Senior High 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, La Crescent Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for La Crescent-Hokah School District reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Crescent Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent-Hokah Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Crescent-Hokah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crescent Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Crescent Senior High
How many students attend La Crescent Senior High?
La Crescent Senior High has 328 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Crescent, MN. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Senior High is 12.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 La Crescent Senior High?
17.3% of students at La Crescent Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crescent Senior High?
The largest demographic group at La Crescent Senior High is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in La Crescent, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crescent Senior High?
La Crescent Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does La Crescent Senior High rank among public schools in La Crescent?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent Senior High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Crescent on the city page.
What other schools are in La Crescent-Hokah School District?
Besides La Crescent Senior High, La Crescent-Hokah School District also operates La Crescent-Hokah Elementary (359 students) and La Crescent-Hokah Middle School (311 students). See the La Crescent-Hokah School District district page for the complete list.