- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, MN
New London-Spicer Sr.
Federal NCES profile for New London-Spicer Sr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272340001142
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New London-Spicer Sr. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New London-Spicer Sr. has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New London-Spicer Sr. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New London, MN.
School address
District: New London-Spicer School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272340001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
New London-Spicer Sr. held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 272340001142 · New London, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 17.2:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students)
New London-Spicer Sr. held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
New London-Spicer Sr. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie Woods
Prairie Woods Elementary
578 students
- New London-Spi
New London-Spicer Middle
454 students
- This school
New London-Spicer Sr.
448 students
- Prairie Meadow 26
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
26 students
- New London Alt 12
New London Alternative School
12 students
What this shows New London-Spicer Sr. reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How New London-Spicer Sr. compares
New London-Spicer Sr. 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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.
Funding equity
$14,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, New London-Spicer Sr. is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New London-Spicer School District reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New London-Spicer Sr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Woods Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New London-Spicer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Meadows Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New London Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New London-Spicer Sr.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about New London-Spicer Sr.
How many students attend New London-Spicer Sr.?
New London-Spicer Sr. has 448 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, MN. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New London-Spicer Sr.?
The student-teacher ratio at New London-Spicer Sr. is 17.2:1, 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 New London-Spicer Sr.?
19.1% of students at New London-Spicer Sr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New London-Spicer Sr.?
The largest demographic group at New London-Spicer Sr. is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in New London, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New London-Spicer Sr.?
New London-Spicer Sr. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 New London-Spicer Sr. rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, New London-Spicer Sr. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New London, 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 New London-Spicer School District?
Besides New London-Spicer Sr., New London-Spicer School District also operates Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students), New London-Spicer Middle (454 students), and Prairie Meadows Learning Center (26 students). See the New London-Spicer School District district page for the complete list.