- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Iron, MN
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000101613
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mountain Iron · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mountain Iron, MN.
School address
District: Mountain Iron-Buhl School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000101613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270000101613 · Mountain Iron, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 18.9:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Merritt Elementary (354 students)
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary compares
Mountain Iron-Buhl 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 11% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$13,976
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mountain Iron-Buhl School District reports $13,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary'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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
How many students attend Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Iron, MN. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is 18.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
38.1% of students at Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Mountain Iron, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary?
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary rank among public schools in Mountain Iron?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mountain Iron, 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 Mountain Iron-Buhl School District?
Besides Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary, Mountain Iron-Buhl School District also operates Merritt Elementary (354 students). See the Mountain Iron-Buhl School District district page for the complete list.