- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mahnomen, MN
Mahnomen Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Mahnomen Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271866000866
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahnomen Secondary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mahnomen · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahnomen Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahnomen Secondary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mahnomen, MN.
School address
District: Mahnomen Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271866000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Mahnomen Secondary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 271866000866 · Mahnomen, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 12.5:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahnomen Elementary (319 students)
Mahnomen Secondary grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mahnomen Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahnomen Eleme
Mahnomen Elementary
319 students
- This school
Mahnomen Secondary
312 students
- Mahnomen Area 43
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
43 students
What this shows Mahnomen Secondary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahnomen Secondary compares
Mahnomen 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 51% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.9%
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
$17,134
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 68.6%
Two or More 17.0%
White 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Mahnomen Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Mahnomen Public School District reports $17,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mahnomen Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahnomen Area Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mahnomen Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahnomen Secondary
How many students attend Mahnomen Secondary?
Mahnomen Secondary has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mahnomen, MN. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahnomen Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahnomen Secondary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Mahnomen Secondary?
64.5% of students at Mahnomen Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahnomen Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Mahnomen Secondary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 68.6% of enrollment, in Mahnomen, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahnomen Secondary?
Mahnomen Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Mahnomen Secondary rank among schools in Mahnomen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahnomen Secondary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mahnomen, 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 Mahnomen Public School District?
Besides Mahnomen Secondary, Mahnomen Public School District also operates Mahnomen Elementary (319 students) and Mahnomen Area Learning Center (43 students). See the Mahnomen Public School District district page for the complete list.