- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Ulm, MN
Raptor Program
Federal NCES profile for Raptor Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 279135305192
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raptor Program earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in New Ulm · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Raptor Program has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raptor Program ranks #2 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN.
School address
District: River Bend Education District · Minnesota
NCES ID 279135305192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Raptor Program grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+30.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 279135305192 · New Ulm, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 7.5:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: River Bend Early Childhood Prog. (90 students)
Raptor Program grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+30.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.2 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Raptor Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Bend Ear
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
90 students
- River Bend Are
River Bend Area Learning Center
43 students
- Imprints Progr 30
Imprints Program
30 students
- R.I.S.E. Progr 17
R.I.S.E. Program
17 students
- This school 15
Raptor Program
15 students
- W.O.R.K. Progr 8
W.O.R.K. Program
8 students
What this shows Raptor Program reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raptor Program compares
Raptor Program 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 30% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 6.7%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Raptor Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How Raptor Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend Early Childhood Prog. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bend Area Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imprints Program | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R.I.S.E. Program | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.O.R.K. Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raptor Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raptor Program
How many students attend Raptor Program?
Raptor Program has 15 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in New Ulm, MN. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raptor Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Raptor Program is 7.5:1, which is 53% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Raptor Program?
30.0% of students at Raptor Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raptor Program?
The largest demographic group at Raptor Program is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in New Ulm, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raptor Program?
Raptor Program has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Raptor Program rank among schools in New Ulm?
By Resource Investment Index, Raptor Program ranks #2 of 6 schools in New Ulm, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Ulm on the city page.
What other schools are in River Bend Education District?
Besides Raptor Program, River Bend Education District also operates River Bend Early Childhood Prog. (90 students), River Bend Area Learning Center (43 students), and Imprints Program (30 students). See the River Bend Education District district page for the complete list.