- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneota, MN
Minneota Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Minneota Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272127001068
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minneota Secondary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 296
- students enrolled
Minneota Secondary has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Minneota Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272127001068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Minneota Secondary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 272127001068 · Minneota, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 24.7:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Minneota Elementary (258 students)
Minneota Secondary held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Minneota Secondary compares
Minneota Secondary 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$14,349
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Minneota Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Minneota Public School District reports $14,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minneota Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneota Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minneota Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minneota Secondary
How many students attend Minneota Secondary?
Minneota Secondary has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneota, MN. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minneota Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Minneota Secondary is 24.7:1, which is 56% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minneota Secondary?
18.9% of students at Minneota Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minneota Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Minneota Secondary is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Minneota, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minneota Secondary?
Minneota Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Minneota Public School District?
Besides Minneota Secondary, Minneota Public School District also operates Minneota Elementary (258 students). See the Minneota Public School District district page for the complete list.