Enrollment
151
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nicollet, MN
Nicollet High School
Federal NCES profile for Nicollet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272358001161
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicollet High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Nicollet · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicollet High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicollet High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Nicollet, MN.
School address
District: Nicollet Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272358001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicollet High School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nicollet High School
Nicollet High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Nicollet, Minnesota, enrolling 151 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.1% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Minnesota average.
With 151 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 76 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Nicollet Public School District also operates Nicollet Elementary School (156 students) and Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed (7 students) alongside Nicollet High School.
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 Nicollet High School compares
Nicollet High School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 67% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 22% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$14,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 76 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Nicollet High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nicollet Public School District, which includes Nicollet High School.
$14,514
Per student
-5%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 55.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Nicollet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicollet Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nicollet High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~151 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nicollet High School
How many students attend Nicollet High School?
Nicollet High School has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nicollet, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicollet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicollet High School is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicollet High School?
14.1% of students at Nicollet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicollet High School?
The largest demographic group at Nicollet High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Nicollet, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicollet High School?
Nicollet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nicollet High School rank among schools in Nicollet?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicollet High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Nicollet, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nicollet on the city page.
Is Nicollet High School a good school?
Nicollet High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Nicollet Public School District?
Besides Nicollet High School, Nicollet Public School District also operates Nicollet Elementary School (156 students) and Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed (7 students). See the Nicollet Public School District district page for the complete list.
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