- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northome, MN
Northome Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Northome Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273270001416
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northome Secondary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 101
- students enrolled
Northome Secondary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Koochiching School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273270001416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Northome Secondary grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 273270001416 · Northome, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 11.2:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northome Elementary (102 students)
Northome Secondary grew from 84 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northome Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northome Eleme
Northome Elementary
102 students
- This school
Northome Secondary
101 students
- Indus Secondar
Indus Secondary
50 students
- Indus Elementa
Indus Elementary
47 students
What this shows Northome Secondary reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northome Secondary compares
Northome Secondary is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$24,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Northome Secondary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for South Koochiching School District reports $24,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northome Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northome Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indus Secondary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northome Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northome Secondary
How many students attend Northome Secondary?
Northome Secondary has 101 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northome, MN. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northome Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northome Secondary is 11.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Northome Secondary?
52.4% of students at Northome Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northome Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Northome Secondary is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Northome, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northome Secondary?
Northome Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 South Koochiching School District?
Besides Northome Secondary, South Koochiching School District also operates Northome Elementary (102 students), Indus Secondary (50 students), and Indus Elementary (47 students). See the South Koochiching School District district page for the complete list.