- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burnsville, MN
Options
Federal NCES profile for Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002604516
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Options earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Options has class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Options ranks #3 of 11 schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 917 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002604516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
10 on latest CCD 270002604516 · Burnsville, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 3.3:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 11 schools in Burnsville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Options in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- 917 Transition
917 Transitional Education Serv Alt
133 students
- Dakota Cty. Al
Dakota Cty. Alc
112 students
- 917 Sun
917 Sun
94 students
- West Heights A
West Heights Alc
54 students
- Tea 41
Tea
41 students
- This school 10
Options
10 students
What this shows Options reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Options compares
Options vs Minnesota and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.3:1 | ▼ 79% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
10
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
3.3:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Cty. Alc | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| 917 Sun | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Heights Alc | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tea | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about Options
How many students attend Options?
Options has 10 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Burnsville, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Options is 3.3:1, which is 79% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 79% 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 Options?
30.0% of students at Options are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Options?
Options has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Options rank among schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Options ranks #3 of 11 schools in Burnsville, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 917?
Besides Options, Intermediate School District 917 also operates 917 Transitional Education Serv Alt (133 students), Dakota Cty. Alc (112 students), and 917 Sun (94 students). See the Intermediate School District 917 district page for the complete list.