Enrollment
193
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcgregor, MN
Mcgregor Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Mcgregor Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271917000904
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgregor Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Mcgregor · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgregor Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgregor Secondary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mcgregor, MN.
School address
District: Mcgregor Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271917000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgregor Secondary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcgregor Secondary
Mcgregor Secondary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mcgregor, Minnesota, enrolling 193 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 193 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #134, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mcgregor Public School District also operates Mcgregor Elementary (220 students) and Mcgregor Area Learning Program (1 students) alongside Mcgregor Secondary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcgregor Secondary compares
Mcgregor Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$17,403
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Mcgregor Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcgregor Public School District, which includes Mcgregor Secondary.
$17,403
Per student
+14%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.3%
State 57.4%
Federal 20.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcgregor Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgregor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgregor Area Learning Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgregor Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcgregor Secondary
How many students attend Mcgregor Secondary?
Mcgregor Secondary has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcgregor, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgregor Secondary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Mcgregor Secondary?
50.9% of students at Mcgregor Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgregor Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Mcgregor Secondary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Mcgregor, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgregor Secondary?
Mcgregor Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcgregor Secondary rank among schools in Mcgregor?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgregor Secondary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mcgregor, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcgregor on the city page.
Is Mcgregor Secondary a good school?
Mcgregor Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mcgregor Public School District?
Besides Mcgregor Secondary, Mcgregor Public School District also operates Mcgregor Elementary (220 students) and Mcgregor Area Learning Program (1 students). See the Mcgregor Public School District district page for the complete list.
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