- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottonwood, MN
Lakeview Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270008800408
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 331
- students enrolled
Lakeview Secondary has class sizes larger than 88% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeview School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270008800408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lakeview Secondary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 270008800408 · Cottonwood, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 22.1:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary (389 students)
Lakeview Secondary held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Lakeview Secondary compares
Lakeview Secondary 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 88% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Lakeview Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview School District reports $13,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Secondary
How many students attend Lakeview Secondary?
Lakeview Secondary has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottonwood, MN. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Secondary is 22.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeview Secondary?
22.5% of students at Lakeview Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Secondary is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Secondary?
Lakeview Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lakeview School District?
Besides Lakeview Secondary, Lakeview School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (389 students). See the Lakeview School District district page for the complete list.