- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Luverne, MN
Luverne Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Luverne Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271833000852
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luverne Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Luverne · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Luverne Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luverne Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Luverne, MN.
School address
District: Luverne Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271833000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Luverne Senior High held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 271833000852 · Luverne, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 15.3:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Luverne Elementary (515 students)
Luverne Senior High held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Luverne Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Luverne Elemen
Luverne Elementary
515 students
- This school
Luverne Senior High
351 students
- Luverne Middle
Luverne Middle
271 students
- Luverne Altern 5
Luverne Alternative Program
5 students
What this shows Luverne Senior High reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luverne Senior High compares
Luverne 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$14,525
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Luverne Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Luverne Public School District reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luverne Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luverne Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luverne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luverne Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Luverne Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Luverne Senior High
How many students attend Luverne Senior High?
Luverne Senior High has 351 students enrolled. It is a high school in Luverne, MN. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luverne Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Luverne Senior High is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Luverne Senior High?
20.1% of students at Luverne Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luverne Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Luverne Senior High is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Luverne, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luverne Senior High?
Luverne Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Luverne Senior High rank among public schools in Luverne?
By Resource Investment Index, Luverne Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Luverne, 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 Luverne Public School District?
Besides Luverne Senior High, Luverne Public School District also operates Luverne Elementary (515 students), Luverne Middle (271 students), and Luverne Alternative Program (5 students). See the Luverne Public School District district page for the complete list.