- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Litchfield, MN
Litchfield Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271821000839
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Senior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Litchfield Senior High has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Senior High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, MN.
School address
District: Litchfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271821000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Litchfield Senior High held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 271821000839 · Litchfield, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 19.5:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students)
Litchfield Senior High held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Litchfield Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Ripley El
Lake Ripley Elementary
568 students
- Litchfield Mid
Litchfield Middle School
494 students
- This school
Litchfield Senior High
448 students
- Litchfield Ear 42
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
42 students
- Litchfield Are 14
Litchfield Area Learning Program
14 students
What this shows Litchfield Senior High reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Litchfield Senior High compares
Litchfield Senior High 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 37% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$14,463
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Litchfield Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Litchfield Public School District reports $14,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ripley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Early Childhood Special | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Area Learning Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Senior High
How many students attend Litchfield Senior High?
Litchfield Senior High has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in Litchfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Litchfield Senior High?
26.9% of students at Litchfield Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Senior High is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Litchfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Senior High?
Litchfield Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Litchfield Senior High rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Senior High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Public School District?
Besides Litchfield Senior High, Litchfield Public School District also operates Lake Ripley Elementary (568 students), Litchfield Middle School (494 students), and Litchfield Early Childhood Special (42 students). See the Litchfield Public School District district page for the complete list.