- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pine River, MN
Pine River-Backus Alp
Federal NCES profile for Pine River-Backus Alp, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272897002692
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine River-Backus Alp earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pine River · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine River-Backus Alp has class sizes larger than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River-Backus Alp ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pine River, MN.
School address
District: Pine River-Backus School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272897002692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pine River-Backus Alp held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 272897002692 · Pine River, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 19:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine River-Backus Elementary (478 students)
Pine River-Backus Alp held near 50 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine River-Backus Alp in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine River-Bac
Pine River-Backus Elementary
478 students
- Pine River-Bac
Pine River-Backus High School
371 students
- This school 57
Pine River-Backus Alp
57 students
What this shows Pine River-Backus Alp reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine River-Backus Alp compares
Pine River-Backus Alp 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 80% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Pine River-Backus Alp is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pine River-Backus School District reports $13,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine River-Backus Alp Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River-Backus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine River-Backus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine River-Backus Alp's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high 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 (~57 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus Alp?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus Alp is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 27/100 (lower 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 Pine River-Backus Alp rank among public schools in Pine River?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River-Backus Alp ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pine River, 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 Pine River-Backus School District?
Besides Pine River-Backus Alp, Pine River-Backus School District also operates Pine River-Backus Elementary (478 students) and Pine River-Backus High School (371 students). See the Pine River-Backus School District district page for the complete list.