- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenwood, MN
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270001903535
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Glenwood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Glenwood, MN.
School address
District: Minnewaska School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001903535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 270001903535 · Glenwood, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 22.7:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnewaska Secondary (424 students)
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnewaska Sec
Minnewaska Secondary
424 students
- Minnewaska Are
Minnewaska Area Elementary
317 students
- This school
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
295 students
- Minnewaska Are
Minnewaska Area Junior High
212 students
- Minnewaska Are 44
Minnewaska Area Win Academy
44 students
- Minnewaska Ear 32
Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed.
32 students
What this shows Minnewaska Area Intermediate School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnewaska Area Intermediate School compares
Minnewaska Area Intermediate 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 45% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,986
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 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 92.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Minnewaska School District reports $15,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnewaska Area Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnewaska Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Area Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Area Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Area Win Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minnewaska Early Childhood Sp.Ed. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnewaska Area Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
How many students attend Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenwood, MN. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is 22.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?
23.6% of students at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Minnewaska Area Intermediate School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Glenwood, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnewaska Area Intermediate School?
Minnewaska Area Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Minnewaska Area Intermediate School rank among public schools in Glenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnewaska Area Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Glenwood, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnewaska School District?
Besides Minnewaska Area Intermediate School, Minnewaska School District also operates Minnewaska Secondary (424 students), Minnewaska Area Elementary (317 students), and Minnewaska Area Junior High (212 students). See the Minnewaska School District district page for the complete list.