- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Peter, MN
Minnesota Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270006302389
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota Valley School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Saint Peter · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota Valley School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Valley School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Saint Peter, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Valley Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270006302389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Minnesota Valley School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 270006302389 · Saint Peter, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 4.5:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood (24 students)
Minnesota Valley School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE held 6.1 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnesota Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Minnesota Valley School
27 students
- Mn Valley Ed.
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
24 students
- Minnesota Rive
Minnesota River School
14 students
- Minnesota Prai 5
Minnesota Prairie School
5 students
What this shows Minnesota Valley School reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnesota Valley School compares
Minnesota Valley School is a shrinking 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 72% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 53% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 5% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.5%
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.
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.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Minnesota Valley School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Minnesota Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota River School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Prairie School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 80/100
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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Valley School
How many students attend Minnesota Valley School?
Minnesota Valley School has 27 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Saint Peter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Valley School is 4.5:1, which is 72% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 71% 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 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% of enrollment, in Saint Peter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Valley School?
Minnesota Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Minnesota Valley School rank among schools in Saint Peter?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Valley School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Saint Peter, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Peter on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota Valley Education District?
Besides Minnesota Valley School, Minnesota Valley Education District also operates Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood (24 students), Minnesota River School (14 students), and Minnesota Prairie School (5 students). See the Minnesota Valley Education District district page for the complete list.