- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mora, MN
Mora Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Mora Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272148000944
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mora Secondary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mora · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mora Secondary has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mora Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mora, MN.
School address
District: Mora Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272148000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Mora Secondary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 272148000944 · Mora, MN Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 17.3:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mora Elementary School (862 students)
Mora Secondary held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mora Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mora Elementar
Mora Elementary School
862 students
- This school
Mora Secondary
743 students
- Mora Alternati 39
Mora Alternative Learning Center
39 students
- Mora Middle Le 12
Mora Middle Level Alc
12 students
What this shows Mora Secondary reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mora Secondary compares
Mora 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Mora Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Mora Public School District reports $12,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mora Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mora Alternative Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mora Middle Level Alc | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mora Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mora Secondary
How many students attend Mora Secondary?
Mora Secondary has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mora, MN. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mora Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mora Secondary is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mora Secondary?
34.7% of students at Mora Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mora Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Mora Secondary is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Mora, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mora Secondary?
Mora Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Mora Secondary rank among public schools in Mora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mora Secondary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mora, 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 Mora Public School District?
Besides Mora Secondary, Mora Public School District also operates Mora Elementary School (862 students), Mora Alternative Learning Center (39 students), and Mora Middle Level Alc (12 students). See the Mora Public School District district page for the complete list.