- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit Lakes, MN
Laker Transitions
Federal NCES profile for Laker Transitions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271023005337
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laker Transitions earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Detroit Lakes · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 17
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Transitions ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Detroit Lakes, MN.
School address
District: Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 271023005337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Laker Transitions held near 11 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 271023005337 · Detroit Lakes, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 63.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students)
Laker Transitions held near 11 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Laker Transitions in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Senior High
791 students
- Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes Middle
617 students
- Rossman Elemen
Rossman Elementary
565 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
562 students
- Lincoln Early 64
Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center
64 students
- This school 17
Laker Transitions
17 students
What this shows Laker Transitions reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laker Transitions compares
Laker Transitions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,880
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
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 82.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.9%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Laker Transitions is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. reports $14,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laker Transitions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lakes Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Detroit Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Rossman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Early Childhood Ed. Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Laker Transitions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Laker Transitions
How many students attend Laker Transitions?
Laker Transitions has 17 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit Lakes, MN. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 11 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laker Transitions?
63.6% of students at Laker Transitions are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laker Transitions?
The largest demographic group at Laker Transitions is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Detroit Lakes, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laker Transitions?
Laker Transitions has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Laker Transitions rank among high schools in Detroit Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Laker Transitions ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Detroit Lakes, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Detroit Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Lakes Public School Dist.?
Besides Laker Transitions, Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. also operates Detroit Lakes Senior High (791 students), Detroit Lakes Middle (617 students), and Rossman Elementary (565 students). See the Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.