- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Remer, MN
Northland Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Northland Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273087001308
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northland Secondary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Remer · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northland Secondary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Remer, MN.
School address
District: Northland Community Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273087001308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Northland Secondary shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 273087001308 · Remer, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 12.4:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland Elementary (185 students)
Northland Secondary shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE lost 12.2 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northland Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland Elem
Northland Elementary
185 students
- This school
Northland Secondary
149 students
- Little Sand 10
Little Sand
10 students
What this shows Northland Secondary reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northland Secondary compares
Northland 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 32% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$21,033
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Northland Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Northland Community Schools reports $21,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northland Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Sand | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northland Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northland Secondary
How many students attend Northland Secondary?
Northland Secondary has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Remer, MN. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northland Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northland Secondary is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 Northland Secondary?
63.1% of students at Northland Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northland Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Northland Secondary is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Remer, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northland Secondary?
Northland Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northland Secondary rank among schools in Remer?
By Resource Investment Index, Northland Secondary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Remer, 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 Northland Community Schools?
Besides Northland Secondary, Northland Community Schools also operates Northland Elementary (185 students) and Little Sand (10 students). See the Northland Community Schools district page for the complete list.