- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Laporte, MN
Laporte Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Laporte Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271794000826
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laporte Secondary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Laporte Secondary has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Laporte, MN.
School address
District: Laporte Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271794000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Laporte Secondary grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 271794000826 · Laporte, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
106 enr · 21.2:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte Elementary (146 students)
Laporte Secondary grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Laporte Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laporte Elemen
Laporte Elementary
146 students
- This school
Laporte Secondary
106 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
80 students
What this shows Laporte Secondary reports 106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laporte Secondary compares
Laporte Secondary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$14,876
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
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Laporte Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Laporte Public School District reports $14,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laporte Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laporte Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laporte Secondary
How many students attend Laporte Secondary?
Laporte Secondary has 106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Laporte, MN. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laporte Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laporte Secondary is 21.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laporte Secondary?
44.1% of students at Laporte Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laporte Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Laporte Secondary is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Laporte, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laporte Secondary?
Laporte Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Laporte Secondary rank among public schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Laporte Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Laporte, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Laporte Public School District?
Besides Laporte Secondary, Laporte Public School District also operates Laporte Elementary (146 students) and Laporte Middle School (80 students). See the Laporte Public School District district page for the complete list.