- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, MN
Lancaster Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271788000822
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 86
- students enrolled
Lancaster Secondary has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lancaster Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271788000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 271788000822 · Lancaster, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 17.2:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster Elementary (122 students)
Lancaster Secondary CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Lancaster Secondary compares
Lancaster 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$18,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 90.7%
African American 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Lancaster Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Public School District, which includes Lancaster Secondary.
$18,790
Per student
+18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,919
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 62.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lancaster Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster 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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Secondary
How many students attend Lancaster Secondary?
Lancaster Secondary has 86 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Secondary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lancaster Secondary?
34.2% of students at Lancaster Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Secondary is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Secondary?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster Public School District?
Besides Lancaster Secondary, Lancaster Public School District also operates Lancaster Elementary (122 students). See the Lancaster Public School District district page for the complete list.
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