- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moorhead, MN
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
Federal NCES profile for Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270008302417
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop · Minnesota
NCES ID 270008302417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
40 on latest CCD 270008302417 · Moorhead, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 10:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakes Country Academy (14 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 11 public schools in Moorhead. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
40 students
- Lakes Country 14
Lakes Country Academy
14 students
- Lakes Country 7
Lakes Country Academy - Alex
7 students
What this shows Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs compares
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 5% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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.
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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Country Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes Country Academy - Alex | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
How many students attend Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs has 40 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moorhead, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs is 10:1, which is 37% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% 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 Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
45.0% of students at Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs?
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs rank among public schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Moorhead, 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 Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop?
Besides Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs, Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop also operates Lakes Country Academy (14 students) and Lakes Country Academy - Alex (7 students). See the Region 4-Lakes Country Service Coop district page for the complete list.