- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pipestone, MN
Pipestone Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Pipestone Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270010801263
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pipestone Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pipestone · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pipestone Senior High has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pipestone Senior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pipestone, MN.
School address
District: Pipestone Area School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270010801263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pipestone Senior High shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 270010801263 · Pipestone, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.9:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pipestone Elementary (580 students)
Pipestone Senior High shrank from 340 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pipestone Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pipestone Elem
Pipestone Elementary
580 students
- This school
Pipestone Senior High
302 students
- Pipestone Midd
Pipestone Middle
244 students
- Heartland Elem 12
Heartland Elementary
12 students
What this shows Pipestone Senior High reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pipestone Senior High compares
Pipestone Senior High 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$14,158
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Pipestone Senior High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pipestone Area School District reports $14,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pipestone Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestone Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pipestone Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heartland Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pipestone Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pipestone Senior High
How many students attend Pipestone Senior High?
Pipestone Senior High has 302 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pipestone, MN. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pipestone Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pipestone Senior High is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pipestone Senior High?
28.5% of students at Pipestone Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pipestone Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Pipestone Senior High is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Pipestone, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pipestone Senior High?
Pipestone Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Pipestone Senior High rank among public schools in Pipestone?
By Resource Investment Index, Pipestone Senior High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pipestone, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pipestone on the city page.
What other schools are in Pipestone Area School District?
Besides Pipestone Senior High, Pipestone Area School District also operates Pipestone Elementary (580 students), Pipestone Middle (244 students), and Heartland Elementary (12 students). See the Pipestone Area School District district page for the complete list.