- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baudette, MN
Lake of the Woods Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lake of the Woods Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271757000809
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake of the Woods Secondary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Baudette · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake of the Woods Secondary has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake of the Woods Secondary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Baudette, MN.
School address
District: Lake of the Woods School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271757000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Lake of the Woods Secondary grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+20.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 271757000809 · Baudette, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 25.3:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake of the Woods Elementary (234 students)
Lake of the Woods Secondary grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+20.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Lake of the Woods Secondary compares
Lake of the Woods Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 60% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 25% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$16,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Lake of the Woods Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Lake of the Woods School District reports $16,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake of the Woods Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of the Woods Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake of the Woods 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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake of the Woods Secondary
How many students attend Lake of the Woods Secondary?
Lake of the Woods Secondary has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baudette, MN. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake of the Woods Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake of the Woods Secondary is 25.3:1, which is 60% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake of the Woods Secondary?
31.9% of students at Lake of the Woods Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake of the Woods Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lake of the Woods Secondary is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Baudette, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake of the Woods Secondary?
Lake of the Woods Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower 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).
How does Lake of the Woods Secondary rank among schools in Baudette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake of the Woods Secondary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Baudette, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake of the Woods School District?
Besides Lake of the Woods Secondary, Lake of the Woods School District also operates Lake of the Woods Elementary (234 students). See the Lake of the Woods School District district page for the complete list.