- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, MN
Minnesota New Country School
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota New Country School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270009202487Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota New Country School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota New Country School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota New Country School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Henderson, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota New Country School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270009202487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Minnesota New Country School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 270009202487 · Henderson, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
136 enr · 11.3:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota New Country Elementary (81 students)
Minnesota New Country School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Minnesota New Country School compares
Minnesota New Country School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 25% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$16,545
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Minnesota New Country School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Minnesota New Country School reports $16,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnesota New Country School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota New Country Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota New Country School'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 (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota New Country School
How many students attend Minnesota New Country School?
Minnesota New Country School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota New Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota New Country School is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 Minnesota New Country School?
24.4% of students at Minnesota New Country School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota New Country School?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota New Country School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Henderson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota New Country School?
Minnesota New Country School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Minnesota New Country School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota New Country School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Henderson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Minnesota New Country School?
Besides Minnesota New Country School, Minnesota New Country School also operates Minnesota New Country Elementary (81 students). See the Minnesota New Country School district page for the complete list.