Enrollment
448
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272340001142
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New London-Spicer Sr. compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New London-Spicer Sr.
New London-Spicer Sr. is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in New London, Minnesota, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New London-Spicer School District also operates Prairie Woods Elementary (578 students) and New London-Spicer Middle (454 students) alongside New London-Spicer Sr..
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New London-Spicer Sr. compares
New London-Spicer Sr. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London-Spicer School District, which includes New London-Spicer Sr..
$12,686
Per student
-17%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 66.0%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New London on the city page.
Is New London-Spicer Sr. a good school?
New London-Spicer Sr. earns 35/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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