- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkers Prairie, MN
Parkers Prairie Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Parkers Prairie Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272811001238
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkers Prairie Secondary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 280
- students enrolled
Parkers Prairie Secondary has class sizes larger than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 272811001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Parkers Prairie Secondary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 272811001238 · Parkers Prairie, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 20:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkers Prairie Elementary (251 students)
Parkers Prairie Secondary held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Parkers Prairie Secondary compares
Parkers Prairie 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 83% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$14,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Parkers Prairie Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. reports $14,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkers Prairie Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkers Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkers Prairie Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkers Prairie Secondary
How many students attend Parkers Prairie Secondary?
Parkers Prairie Secondary has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkers Prairie, MN. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkers Prairie Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkers Prairie Secondary is 20:1, which is 27% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkers Prairie Secondary?
21.8% of students at Parkers Prairie Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkers Prairie Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Parkers Prairie Secondary is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Parkers Prairie, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkers Prairie Secondary?
Parkers Prairie Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
What other schools are in Parkers Prairie Public School Dist.?
Besides Parkers Prairie Secondary, Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. also operates Parkers Prairie Elementary (251 students). See the Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. district page for the complete list.