Enrollment
28
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milaca, MN
Milaca 7-12 Online
Federal NCES profile for Milaca 7-12 Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272067005260
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milaca 7-12 Online earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Milaca · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Milaca 7-12 Online has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca 7-12 Online ranks #3 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN.
School address
District: Milaca Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272067005260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milaca 7-12 Online compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milaca 7-12 Online
Milaca 7-12 Online is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Milaca, Minnesota, enrolling 28 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 94% of Minnesota schools and 77% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 28 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 85 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Milaca Public School District spends $12,172 per pupil, 20% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Milaca Public School District also operates Milaca Elementary (865 students) and Milaca Secondary High (730 students) alongside Milaca 7-12 Online.
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 Milaca 7-12 Online compares
Milaca 7-12 Online on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 77% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Milaca 7-12 Online is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milaca Public School District, which includes Milaca 7-12 Online.
$12,172
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 69.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 Milaca 7-12 Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milaca Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milaca Secondary High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milaca Area Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milaca 7-12 Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~28 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Milaca 7-12 Online
How many students attend Milaca 7-12 Online?
Milaca 7-12 Online has 28 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milaca, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milaca 7-12 Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Milaca 7-12 Online is 28:1, which is 77% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milaca 7-12 Online?
52.9% of students at Milaca 7-12 Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milaca 7-12 Online?
The largest demographic group at Milaca 7-12 Online is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Milaca, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milaca 7-12 Online?
Milaca 7-12 Online has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milaca 7-12 Online rank among schools in Milaca?
By Resource Investment Index, Milaca 7-12 Online ranks #3 of 5 schools in Milaca, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Milaca on the city page.
Is Milaca 7-12 Online a good school?
Milaca 7-12 Online earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Milaca Public School District?
Besides Milaca 7-12 Online, Milaca Public School District also operates Milaca Elementary (865 students), Milaca Secondary High (730 students), and Milaca Area Learning Center (16 students). See the Milaca Public School District district page for the complete list.
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