- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Melrose, MN
Melrose Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Melrose Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272055000913
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melrose Secondary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Melrose · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Melrose Secondary has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Secondary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Melrose, MN.
School address
District: Melrose Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272055000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Melrose Secondary grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 272055000913 · Melrose, MN High · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 26.6:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Melrose Elementary (512 students)
Melrose Secondary grew from 472 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Melrose Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melrose Elemen
Melrose Elementary
512 students
- This school
Melrose Secondary
505 students
- Melrose Middle
Melrose Middle
296 students
What this shows Melrose Secondary reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Melrose Secondary compares
Melrose 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,193
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Melrose Secondary is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Melrose Public School District reports $14,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melrose Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melrose Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Secondary
How many students attend Melrose Secondary?
Melrose Secondary has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Melrose, MN. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melrose Secondary is 26.6:1, which is 68% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melrose Secondary?
24.8% of students at Melrose Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melrose Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Melrose Secondary is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Melrose, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melrose Secondary?
Melrose Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Melrose Secondary rank among public schools in Melrose?
By Resource Investment Index, Melrose Secondary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Melrose, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Melrose on the city page.
What other schools are in Melrose Public School District?
Besides Melrose Secondary, Melrose Public School District also operates Melrose Elementary (512 students) and Melrose Middle (296 students). See the Melrose Public School District district page for the complete list.