- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lyle, MN
Lyle High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271836000854
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyle High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lyle · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyle High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyle, MN.
School address
District: Lyle Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271836000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lyle High School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 271836000854 · Lyle, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 10.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyle Elementary (125 students)
Lyle High School held near 84 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lyle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyle Elementar
Lyle Elementary
125 students
- Lyle Middle
Lyle Middle
99 students
- This school
Lyle High School
82 students
What this shows Lyle High School reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyle High School compares
Lyle High School 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.9%
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
$15,849
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
34
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Lyle High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lyle Public School District reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 1/100
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 (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyle High School
How many students attend Lyle High School?
Lyle High School has 82 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lyle, MN. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle High School is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% 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 Lyle High School?
43.9% of students at Lyle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyle High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyle High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Lyle, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyle High School?
Lyle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Lyle High School rank among public schools in Lyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyle, 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 Lyle Public School District?
Besides Lyle High School, Lyle Public School District also operates Lyle Elementary (125 students) and Lyle Middle (99 students). See the Lyle Public School District district page for the complete list.