Enrollment
27
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270006302389
Minnesota Valley School — Saint Peter, MN
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minnesota Valley Education District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minnesota Valley School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Minnesota Valley School reports 27 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 67% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 67% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 53% above the Minnesota average and 27% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 81.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Minnesota Valley School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.3:1 | ▼ 67% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 53% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 53% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
— 67% below state mean
Top 6% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
81.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 27 Top 14% in Minnesota — larger than 86% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 5.3:1 -67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.6% +53% vs state
NCES ID 270006302389
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 81.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Expulsions 6
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Valley School
How many students attend Minnesota Valley School?
Minnesota Valley School has 27 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAINT PETER, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Valley School is 5.3:1, which is 67% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 67% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnesota Valley School?
65.6% of students at Minnesota Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota Valley School is White at 74.1%. The school serves a student body in SAINT PETER, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Valley School?
Minnesota Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.