- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Babbitt, MN
Northeast Range Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Range Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270000800159
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Range Secondary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
Northeast Range Secondary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Louis County School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270000800159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Northeast Range Secondary held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270000800159 · Babbitt, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 9.5:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Ridge Elementary (303 students)
Northeast Range Secondary held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northeast Range 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
- North Woods Se
North Woods Secondary
245 students
- This school 114
Northeast Range Secondary
114 students
What this shows Northeast Range Secondary reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Range Secondary compares
Northeast Range Secondary 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▲ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Northeast Range Secondary is less 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 Northeast Range Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Ridge Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woods Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Range 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
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Range Secondary
How many students attend Northeast Range Secondary?
Northeast Range Secondary has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Babbitt, MN. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Range Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Range Secondary is 9.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% 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 Northeast Range Secondary?
47.8% of students at Northeast Range Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Range Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Range Secondary is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Babbitt, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Range Secondary?
Northeast Range Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Northeast Range 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.