Enrollment
57
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 272897002692
Pine River-Backus Alp — Pine River, MN
Federal NCES profile for Pine River-Backus Alp, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pine River-Backus School District · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine River-Backus Alp compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pine River-Backus Alp reports 57 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 61.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Minnesota average and 18% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pine River-Backus School District spends $14,928 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.3% from local sources (property taxes), 64.6% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pine River-Backus Alp compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,928
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 57 Top 21% in Minnesota — larger than 79% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 61.2% +43% vs state
NCES ID 272897002692
Student demographics
White 93.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine River-Backus School District, which includes Pine River-Backus Alp.
$14,928
Per student
-29%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.3%
State 64.6%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Pine River-Backus Alp
How many students attend Pine River-Backus Alp?
Pine River-Backus Alp has 57 students enrolled. It is a high school in PINE RIVER, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus Alp?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus Alp is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine River-Backus Alp?
61.2% of students at Pine River-Backus Alp are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine River-Backus Alp?
The largest demographic group at Pine River-Backus Alp is White at 93.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in PINE RIVER, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine River-Backus Alp?
Pine River-Backus Alp has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.