Enrollment
228
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake of the Woods Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake of the Woods Secondary
Lake of the Woods Secondary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Baudette, Minnesota, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Minnesota schools and 60% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 228 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #288, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Lake of the Woods School District, also runs Lake of the Woods Elementary (234 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 Lake of the Woods Secondary compares
Lake of the Woods 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake of the Woods School District, which includes Lake of the Woods Secondary.
$14,922
Per student
-2%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 53.9%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Baudette on the city page.
Is Lake of the Woods Secondary a good school?
Lake of the Woods Secondary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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