- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 38.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Northfield, MN
Northfield Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Northfield Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272388001183
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northfield Senior High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Northfield · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northfield Senior High has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Senior High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Northfield, MN.
School address
District: Northfield Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272388001183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Northfield Senior High held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 272388001183 · Northfield, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,283 enr · 38.9:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Northfield Middle (845 students)
Northfield Senior High held near 1,295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northfield Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northfield Senior High
1,283 students
- Northfield Mid
Northfield Middle
845 students
- Bridgewater El
Bridgewater Elementary
564 students
- Greenvale Park 488
Greenvale Park Elementary
488 students
- Spring Creek E 445
Spring Creek Elementary
445 students
- Northfield Com 117
Northfield Community Education Cntr
117 students
What this shows Northfield Senior High reports 1,283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northfield Senior High compares
Northfield Senior High 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 | 38.9:1 | ▲ 146% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 52% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,283 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,283
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
38.9:1
students per teacher
- 146% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Northfield Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northfield Public School District reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northfield Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenvale Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield Community Education Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northfield Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Senior High
How many students attend Northfield Senior High?
Northfield Senior High has 1,283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,246 (2022-23) → 1,295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northfield Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northfield Senior High is 38.9:1, which is 146% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northfield Senior High?
20.5% of students at Northfield Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northfield Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Northfield Senior High is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Northfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northfield Senior High?
Northfield Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Northfield Senior High rank among public schools in Northfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Northfield Senior High ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Northfield, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Northfield Public School District?
Besides Northfield Senior High, Northfield Public School District also operates Northfield Middle (845 students), Bridgewater Elementary (564 students), and Greenvale Park Elementary (488 students). See the Northfield Public School District district page for the complete list.