- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cook, MN
North Woods Secondary
Federal NCES profile for North Woods Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000804459
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Woods Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
North Woods Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Louis County School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000804459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
North Woods Secondary shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 270000804459 · Cook, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 12.3:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ridge Elementary (303 students)
North Woods Secondary shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Woods Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Ridge El
South Ridge Elementary
303 students
- Cherry Element
Cherry Elementary
297 students
- Cherry Seconda
Cherry Secondary
273 students
- South Ridge Se
South Ridge Secondary
258 students
- This school
North Woods Secondary
245 students
- North Woods El
North Woods Elementary
234 students
What this shows North Woods Secondary reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Woods Secondary compares
North Woods Secondary is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▲ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$18,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, North Woods Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis County School District reports $18,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Woods Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Woods Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Woods Secondary
How many students attend North Woods Secondary?
North Woods Secondary has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cook, MN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Woods Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Woods Secondary is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 North Woods Secondary?
43.3% of students at North Woods Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Woods Secondary?
The largest demographic group at North Woods Secondary is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Cook, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Woods Secondary?
North Woods Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Louis County School District?
Besides North Woods Secondary, St. Louis County School District also operates South Ridge Elementary (303 students), Cherry Elementary (297 students), and Cherry Secondary (273 students). See the St. Louis County School District district page for the complete list.