- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mankato, MN
Mankato East Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Mankato East Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271878000879
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mankato East Senior High earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Mankato · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mankato East Senior High has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mankato East Senior High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mankato, MN.
School address
District: Mankato Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271878000879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Mankato East Senior High held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.3 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 271878000879 · Mankato, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,302 enr · 19.1:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Mankato West Senior High (1,232 students)
Mankato East Senior High held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.3 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mankato East Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mankato East Senior High
1,302 students
- Mankato West S
Mankato West Senior High
1,232 students
- Prairie Winds
Prairie Winds Middle School
887 students
- Dakota Meadows
Dakota Meadows Middle School
852 students
- Hoover Element 461
Hoover Elementary
461 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 425
Rosa Parks Elementary
425 students
What this shows Mankato East Senior High reports 1,302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mankato East Senior High compares
Mankato East 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,302 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,302
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$14,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mankato East Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Mankato Public School District reports $14,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mankato East Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato West Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dakota Meadows Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mankato East Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mankato East Senior High
How many students attend Mankato East Senior High?
Mankato East Senior High has 1,302 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mankato, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,293 (2022-23) → 1,336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mankato East Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mankato East Senior High is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mankato East Senior High?
34.3% of students at Mankato East Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mankato East Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Mankato East Senior High is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Mankato, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mankato East Senior High?
Mankato East Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Mankato East Senior High rank among high schools in Mankato?
By Resource Investment Index, Mankato East Senior High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Mankato, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mankato on the city page.
What other schools are in Mankato Public School District?
Besides Mankato East Senior High, Mankato Public School District also operates Mankato West Senior High (1,232 students), Prairie Winds Middle School (887 students), and Dakota Meadows Middle School (852 students). See the Mankato Public School District district page for the complete list.