- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine River, MN
Pine River-Backus High School
Federal NCES profile for Pine River-Backus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272897000041
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine River-Backus High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pine River · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine River-Backus High School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River-Backus High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pine River, MN.
School address
District: Pine River-Backus School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272897000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Pine River-Backus High School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 272897000041 · Pine River, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine River-Backus Elementary (478 students)
Pine River-Backus High School shrank from 377 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine River-Backus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine River-Bac
Pine River-Backus Elementary
478 students
- This school
Pine River-Backus High School
371 students
- Pine River-Bac 57
Pine River-Backus Alp
57 students
What this shows Pine River-Backus High School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine River-Backus High School compares
Pine River-Backus High School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Pine River-Backus High School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River-Backus Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine River-Backus Alp | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine River-Backus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine River-Backus High School
How many students attend Pine River-Backus High School?
Pine River-Backus High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine River, MN. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River-Backus High School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Pine River-Backus High School?
46.7% of students at Pine River-Backus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine River-Backus High School?
The largest demographic group at Pine River-Backus High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Pine River, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine River-Backus High School?
Pine River-Backus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine River-Backus High School rank among public schools in Pine River?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine River-Backus High School ranks #3 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 High School, Pine River-Backus School District also operates Pine River-Backus Elementary (478 students) and Pine River-Backus Alp (57 students). See the Pine River-Backus School District district page for the complete list.