- Enrollment
- 2,158
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorhead, MN
Probstfield Center for Education
Federal NCES profile for Probstfield Center for Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 272142003508
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Probstfield Center for Education earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Probstfield Center for Education has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Probstfield Center for Education ranks #3 of 4 schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142003508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Probstfield Center for Education grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 272142003508 · Moorhead, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 7:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Middle School (2,158 students)
Probstfield Center for Education grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Probstfield Center for Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
2,158 students
- Moorhead High
Moorhead High School
2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertse 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- Dorothy Dodds 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- Ellen Hopkins 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- This school 253
Probstfield Center for Education
253 students
What this shows Probstfield Center for Education reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Probstfield Center for Education compares
Probstfield Center for Education is a growing 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 13% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,570
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
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 56.5%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Probstfield Center for Education is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Moorhead Area Public Schools reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Probstfield Center for Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moorhead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Probstfield Center for Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Probstfield Center for Education
How many students attend Probstfield Center for Education?
Probstfield Center for Education has 253 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Probstfield Center for Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Probstfield Center for Education is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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 Probstfield Center for Education?
48.4% of students at Probstfield Center for Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Probstfield Center for Education?
The largest demographic group at Probstfield Center for Education is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Probstfield Center for Education?
Probstfield Center for Education has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Probstfield Center for Education rank among schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Probstfield Center for Education ranks #3 of 4 schools in Moorhead, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorhead Area Public Schools?
Besides Probstfield Center for Education, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Horizon Middle School (2,158 students), Moorhead High School (2,122 students), and S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.