- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindstrom, MN
Pathway to Change
Federal NCES profile for Pathway to Change, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270001505147
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathway to Change earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lindstrom · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathway to Change has class sizes smaller than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway to Change ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lindstrom, MN.
School address
District: St. Croix River Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270001505147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Pathway to Change shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270001505147 · Lindstrom, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 2.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Chisago County Schools' Life Work C (29 students)
Pathway to Change shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pathway to Change in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chisago County
Chisago County Schools' Life Work C
29 students
- Vision
Vision
19 students
- Pine County Tr
Pine County Transition Program
19 students
- This school 10
Pathway to Change
10 students
- Skillbuilding 8
Skillbuilding Opportunities for Aca
8 students
What this shows Pathway to Change reports 10 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathway to Change compares
Pathway to Change 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 | 2.5:1 | ▼ 84% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 33% | 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
2.5:1
Leaner classes than 100% 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
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
2.5:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 99% 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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Pathway to Change is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Pathway to Change Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisago County Schools' Life Work C | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vision | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine County Transition Program | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skillbuilding Opportunities for Aca | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathway to Change's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 3.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 Pathway to Change
How many students attend Pathway to Change?
Pathway to Change has 10 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lindstrom, MN. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathway to Change?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathway to Change is 2.5:1, which is 84% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 84% 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 Pathway to Change?
57.1% of students at Pathway to Change are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathway to Change?
The largest demographic group at Pathway to Change is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Lindstrom, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathway to Change?
Pathway to Change has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Pathway to Change rank among public schools in Lindstrom?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathway to Change ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lindstrom, 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 St. Croix River Education District?
Besides Pathway to Change, St. Croix River Education District also operates Chisago County Schools' Life Work C (29 students), Vision (19 students), and Pine County Transition Program (19 students). See the St. Croix River Education District district page for the complete list.