- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Nicollet High School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 272358001161 · Nicollet, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 10.8:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicollet Elementary School (156 students)
Nicollet High School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Nicollet High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nicollet Eleme
Nicollet Elementary School
156 students
- This school
Nicollet High School
151 students
- Nicollet Early 7
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed
7 students
What this shows Nicollet High School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicollet High School compares
Nicollet High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,545
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 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.
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
District finance for Nicollet Public School District reports $15,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 7
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~151 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.