- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottage Grove, MN
Next Step Transition Program
Federal NCES profile for Next Step Transition Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273381004280
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Next Step Transition Program earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Next Step Transition Program has class sizes larger than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Next Step Transition Program ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Cottage Grove, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381004280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Next Step Transition Program grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 273381004280 · Cottage Grove, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 43:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Next Step Transition Program grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Next Step Transition Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 86
Next Step Transition Program
86 students
What this shows Next Step Transition Program reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Next Step Transition Program compares
Next Step Transition Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43:1 | ▲ 172% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
43:1
students per teacher
- 172% above state mean
Top 98% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
68.6%
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
$13,992
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 5.8%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Next Step Transition Program is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Next Step Transition Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Next Step Transition Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Next Step Transition Program
How many students attend Next Step Transition Program?
Next Step Transition Program has 86 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottage Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Next Step Transition Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Next Step Transition Program is 43:1, which is 172% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Next Step Transition Program?
43.5% of students at Next Step Transition Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Next Step Transition Program?
The largest demographic group at Next Step Transition Program is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Next Step Transition Program?
Next Step Transition Program has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Next Step Transition Program rank among high schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Next Step Transition Program ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Cottage Grove, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Next Step Transition Program, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.